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Rear Door Latch

Body and Frame › Doors, Hood and Trunk
Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.

Labor

Replace — Rear Door — Lock — One Side1.3 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill C
Procedures
Rear Door Latch - Removal7 steps
ℹ NOTE
All the lock rods are color coded to help identify the location for the particular lock rod.
ℹ NOTE
The latch has three attachment points to the latch bracket.
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  1. Remove the carrier plate, Rear Door Carrier Plate - Removal.
  2. Disconnect the latch electrical connector.
  3. Turn the carrier plate over and slide the latch bracket assembly to remove from carrier.
  4. Remove the release rod (1) by disengaging the two swing clips (2).
  5. Remove the first latch attachment point from the latch bracket.
  6. Remove the second latch attachment point from the latch bracket.
  7. Remove the third latch attachment point from the latch bracket and remove the latch from the latch bracket.
Rear Door Latch - Installation9 steps
ℹ NOTE
The latch has three attachment points to the latch bracket and need to be attached in the following order:
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  1. Install the first latch attachment point to the latch bracket.
  2. It is necessary to align the third attachment point prior to attaching the second point, but do not attach at this time.
  3. Install the second latch attachment point to the latch bracket.
  4. Install the third latch attachment point to the latch bracket.
  5. Install the release rod (1) then engage the two swing clips (2).
  6. Install the latch bracket assembly to the carrier plate slots (1) then slide the latch bracket until fully seated.
  7. Connect the latch electrical connector.
  8. Install the carrier plate, Rear Door Carrier Plate - Installation.
  9. Adjust the latch as needed, Adjustments.
Factory service manual
From the 2008 KK factory manual — descriptions, specs, torque & procedures for this part.
LATCH - REAR DOOR📷 8
1. Remove the carrier plate, see REMOVAL.
2. Disconnect the latch electrical connector.
3. Turn the carrier plate over and slide the latch bracket assembly to remove from carrier.
NOTE: All the lock rods are color coded to help identify the location for the particular lock rod.
4. Remove the release rod (1) by disengaging the two swing clips (2).
NOTE: The latch has three attachment points to the latch bracket.
5. Remove the first latch attachment point from the latch bracket.
6. Remove the second latch attachment point from the latch bracket.
7. Remove the third latch attachment point from the latch bracket and remove the latch from the latch bracket.
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LATCH - REAR DOOR📷 8
NOTE: The latch has three attachment points to the latch bracket and need to be attached in the following order:
1. Install the first latch attachment point to the latch bracket.
2. It is necessary to align the third attachment point prior to attaching the second point, but do not attach at this time.
3. Install the second latch attachment point to the latch bracket.
4. Install the third latch attachment point to the latch bracket.
5. Install the release rod (1) then engage the two swing clips (2).
6. Install the latch bracket assembly to the carrier plate slots (1) then slide the latch bracket until fully seated.
7. Connect the latch electrical connector.
8. Install the carrier plate, see INSTALLATION.
9. Adjust the latch as needed, see ADJUSTMENTS.
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LATCH - REAR DOOR📷 2
1.   Locate the access hole on door (1) and remove tape (2) covering it.
  2.   Insert a 5/32" hex-wrench through hole and into adjustment screw. Loosen screw.
  3.   Operate outside handle several times to release any restriction because of mis-alignment.
  4.   Tighten adjustment screw to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).
  5.   Test handle for proper operation.
STRIKER - REAR DOOR LATCH
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