Hyundai Tucson: Rear door latch

Component Location

1. Rear door latch

Replacement

WARNING

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

1. Remove the rear door window glass.

   (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Window Glass")

2. Remove the rear door outside handle.

   (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Outside Handle")

3. Loosen the mounting nuts and bolt, remove the rear door channel (A).

Tighten torque :

Bolt: 6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - l.lkgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)

Nut: 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)

4. Loosen the rear door latch mounting screws (A).

Tightening torque : 7.8 - 14.7 N.m (0.8 - 1.5 kgf.m, 5.8 - 10.8 lb-ft)

5. Loosen the mounting screw, remove the rear door latch assembly (A).

6. Disconnect the rear door latch connector (A).

7. Disconnect the lock pin (A) in the direction of the arrow and then separate the locking pin (A) and connecting rod (B).

8. Press the lock pin, remove the front door outside handle base (A).

WARNING

• Rear door outside handle base (A).
• Rear door latch (B).

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

WARNING

• Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).
• Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
• Make sure the connector is connected properly.

Replacement

1. Remove the rear door window glass.

   (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Window Glass")

2. Loosen the mounting clips, nuts, screws and remove the front wheel guard (A).

3. Loosen the mounting nuts, remove the front door power window regulator (A).

Tightening torque : 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.4 lb-ft)

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

WARNING

• Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
• Make sure the door locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly.

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