REAR DOOR > REMOVAL

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HINT:

1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
   
2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
   

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the bezel plug.
   

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

1. Detach the 4 claws and remove the lens from the courtesy light.
   

2. Detach the 2 claws and remove the courtesy light from the door trim panel.
   

1. Detach the 2 claws and trim lower cover.
   

2. Remove the 2 screws.
   

3. Detach the 6 clips labeled B, and remove the trim together with the weatherstrip.
   

4. Detach the 4 clips labeled A to separate the weatherstrip.
   

5. Disconnect the 2 cables from the inside handle.
   

6. Disconnect the connectors and remove the trim board.
   

1. Remove the 4 screws and inside handle.
   

1. Detach the 2 claws, disconnect the connector and then remove the light.
   

1. Disconnect the connector.
   

2. Remove the 2 screws and switch.
   

1. Remove the screw.
   

2. Using a clip remover, detach the 6 clips and remove the trim cover.
   

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 clips and garnish.
   

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

1. Remove the weatherstrip inner by pulling it upward.
   

1. Remove the 2 screws and ECU.
   

2. Disconnect the connector.
   

1. Remove the clip.
   

2. Remove the service hole cover.
   

   NOTICE:

   Remove the remaining tape on the door.

1. Remove the 2 bolts, screw and division bar.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful when removing the bolts and screw as the division bar may fall and become damaged.

1. Remove the quarter glass together with the quarter window glass weatherstrip in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
   

2. Remove the quarter window glass weatherstrip.
   

1. Carefully pull the glass upward and out of the panel.
   

   HINT:

   Insert the cushion inside the door panel to prevent the glass from being scratched.

1. Put protective tape under the belt moulding.
   

2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the belt moulding.
   

1. Using a drill bit with a diameter of less than 4 mm (0.16 in.), drill out the 3 rivet flanges.
   

   CAUTION:

   Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.

   NOTICE:

   Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out the rivet head.

   HINT:

   Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the tip of the drill bit, as shown in the illustration.

2. Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments using the drill.
   

3. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.
   

4. Remove the rear door window frame moulding front from the door frame.
   

1. Using a drill bit with a diameter of less than 4 mm (0.16 in.), drill out the 3 rivet flanges.
   

   CAUTION:

   Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.

   NOTICE:

   Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out the rivet head.

   HINT:

   Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the tip of the drill bit, as shown in the illustration.

2. Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments using the drill.
   

3. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.
   

4. Remove the rear door window frame moulding front from the door frame.
   

1. Disconnect the connector.
   

2. Remove the 4 bolts and regulator.
   

   HINT:

   Remove the window regulator through the service hole.

   NOTICE:

   Be careful when removing the bolts as the window regulator may fall and become damaged.

1. Using a T25 ''torx'' driver, remove the 3 screws and motor.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful when removing the screws as the motor may fall and become damaged.

1. Disconnect the connector.
   

2. Using a T30 ''torx'' socket, remove the 3 screws and door lock.
   

   HINT:

   Remove the door lock through the service hole.

   NOTICE:

   Be careful when removing the bolts as the door lock may fall and become damaged.

1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the pad.
   

1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the pad.
   

1. Using a T30 ''torx'' socket, loosen the screw and remove the outside handle cover.
   

1. Remove the handle by sliding and pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
   

   NOTICE:

   If the bellcrank lever is not pulled and held when removing the handle, the bellcrank lever will interfere with the handle and become damaged.

1. Using a T30 ''torx'' socket, loosen the screw.
   

2. Slide the outside handle frame in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, and remove it.
   

   HINT:

   Remove the outside handle frame through the service hole.

3. Remove the lock open rod from the outside handle frame.
   

1. Remove the cover.
   

2. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and door check.
   

   HINT:

   Remove the door check through the service hole.

   NOTICE:

   Be careful when removing the bolts as the door check may fall and become damaged.

1. Disconnect the wire clips.
   

2. Remove the 2 bolts and door wire.
   

1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips and remove the weatherstrip.
   

   HINT:

   If clips are damaged during removal, replace them.

1. Remove the clip and weatherstrip.