Section 678 (Rear Door): Overhaul

HINT:

• The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.
• On the LH side, use the same procedures as on the RH side.

1. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSY REAR 
   1. Remove the armrest base cover lower.
   2. Remove the screw.
   3. Using a screwdriver, remove the regulator switch then disconnect the connector.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 1: Removing Power Window Regulator Switch Assembly Rear

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2. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the inside handle bezel plug.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 2: Removing Rear Door Inside Handle Bezel Plug LH

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3. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSY LH 
   1. Remove the 4 screws.
   2. Using a screwdriver, remove the clip.
   3. Using a screwdriver, remove the trim board.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   4. Remove the inside handle then disconnect the 2 cables from the rear door lock assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Rear Door Trim Board Clip Locations

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4. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOWER FRAME PLATE SUB-ASSY LH 
   1. Remove the 3 screws and lower frame plate.
5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH 
   1. Disconnect each connector and remove the service hole cover.
   NOTE: Remove the remaining tape on the body side.
6. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS WEATHERSTRIP INNER LH 
7. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS RUN LH 
8. REMOVE REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the door weatherstrip.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

9. REMOVE REAR DOOR BELT MOLDING ASSY LH (Refer to steps under REPLACEMENT under  REAR DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSY LH  ). 
10. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME SUB-ASSY REAR LOWER LH 
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and window frame rear lower.
11. REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS LH 
    1. Remove the quarter window glass.
12. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSY LH 

    HINT:

    Insert a shop rag inside the door panel to prevent scratching the glass.

    1. Open the door glass.
    2. Tilt the door glass and disconnect the roller of the regulator from the channel to remove the door glass.
    NOTE: Do not damage the door glass.

    HINT:

    Pull the glass upward to remove it.

13. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Loosen the temporarily installed bolt.
       NOTE: When the temporarily installed bolt is removed, the rear door window regulator might drop and be deformed.
    3. Remove the 3 bolts and window regulator.
14. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSY LH 
    1. Using a Torx wrench (T25), remove the 3 screws and the motor.
15. REMOVE REAR DOOR W/MOTOR LOCK ASSY LH 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Using a Torx wrench (T30), remove the 3 screws and the door lock.
16. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER RH 
    1. Using a Torx wrench (T30), loosen the screw and remove the outside handle cover.
17. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSY LH 
    1. Pull and hold the release plate of the outside handle frame, as shown.
       Fig 4: Removing Rear Door Outside Handle Assembly LH

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    2. Pushing the outside handle in the arrow mark direction in the illustration, remove the outside handle.
    NOTE: If the release plate is not pulled and held when removing the outside handle assembly, then the release pate will interfere with the outside handle and it will damage the release plate.