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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Section 1043 (Back Door): Overhaul
HINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).
- REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSY
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the 11 clips and remove the trim board.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 clips and remove the trim board.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSY UPPER
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 clips and remove the trim panel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 clips and remove the garnish.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 clips and remove the garnish.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSY (See REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSY )
- REMOVE BACK DOOR GARNISH SUB-ASSY OUTSIDE
- REMOVE TELEVISION CAMERA ASSY (See PRECAUTION )
- REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LAMP ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK STRIKER ASSY
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the cover.
- Using a torx wrench (T40), remove the 2 screws and striker.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSY LH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSY RH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE DECK TRIM COVER REAR
- REMOVE BACK DOOR STOPPER LOWER
- Remove the bolt and stopper LH and RH.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK ASSY
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the 3 bolts and door lock.
- INSTALL BACK DOOR LOCK ASSY
- Install the door lock with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf.cm, 75 in.lbf)
- Adjust the door lock (see ADJUSTMENT ).
- Install the door lock with the 3 bolts.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR STOPPER LOWER
- Install the stopper with the bolt LH and RH.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
- Install the stopper with the bolt LH and RH.
- INSTALL BACK DOOR LOCK STRIKER ASSY
- Using a torx wrench (T40), install the striker with the 2 screws.
Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf)
- Install the cover.
- Using a torx wrench (T40), install the striker with the 2 screws.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.