Page 1977 of 2305

INSTALLATION
(1) Connect electrical connectors and cable to latch
assembly.
(2) Install latch in door and install screws.
(3) Connect lock rod.
(4) Install right side trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOORS - REAR/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLA-
TION)
(5) Connect battery negative cable.
TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trim and interior handle, if equipped
(Fig. 21). (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - REAR/IN-
SIDE HANDLE ACTUATOR - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove push pin fasteners, if equipped.
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the lower trim panel.
(4) Remove rivets and remove upper trim panel, if
equipped.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install upper trim panel and replace rivets.
(2) Install lower trim and install push pin fasten-
ers, if equipped.
(3) Install interior handle, if equipped. (Refer to 23
- BODY/DOORS - REAR/INSIDE HANDLE ACTUA-
TOR - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 20 LATCH
1 - DOOR LOCK KNOB
2 - ELECTRIC
3 - CABLE
4 - LOCK ROD
5 - LATCH ASSEMBLY
6 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ROUTING
7 - SCREWS (3)
Fig. 21 TRIM PANEL
1 - TRIM
2 - INSIDE HANDLE ACTUATOR
3 - TRIM PANEL
4 - CONTROL CABLE
23 - 34 DOORS - REARVA
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DOORS - SLIDING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
EXTERIOR HANDLE
REMOVAL.............................35
INSTALLATION.........................36
INSIDE HANDLE ACTUATOR
REMOVAL.............................36
INSTALLATION.........................36
UPPER ROLLER ARM
REMOVAL.............................36
INSTALLATION.........................36
CENTER ROLLER ARM
REMOVAL.............................36
INSTALLATION.........................37
LOWER ROLLER ARM
REMOVAL.............................37
INSTALLATION.........................37
CENTER TRACK
REMOVAL.............................37
INSTALLATION.........................38
LATCH / LOCK CONTROL
REMOVAL.............................38
INSTALLATION.........................39
REAR LATCH
REMOVAL.............................40INSTALLATION.........................40
REAR LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL.............................40
INSTALLATION.........................40
SLIDING DOOR
REMOVAL.............................40
DISASSEMBLY.........................42
ASSEMBLY............................43
INSTALLATION.........................44
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT........................44
STABILIZER
REMOVAL.............................45
INSTALLATION.........................45
TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL.............................46
INSTALLATION.........................46
DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL.............................46
INSTALLATION.........................46
EXTERIOR HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trim cap. (Fig. 1)
(2) Remove bolt.
(3) Push handle back and remove.
Fig. 1 EXTERIOR HANDLE
1 - EXTERIOR HANDLE
2 - CATCH POINTS
3 - BOLT
4 - TRIM CAP
VADOORS - SLIDING 23 - 35
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install handle into door opening and push back
so the three catch points lock in place on both sides.
(Fig. 1)
(2) Install bolt and tighten to 10 N´m (89 in. lbs.).
(3) Install trim cap.
INSIDE HANDLE ACTUATOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the trim plug. (Fig. 2)
(2) Remove screw and remove handle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the handle and screw.
(2) Tighten screw to 10 N´m (89 in. lbs.).
(3) Install trim plug.
UPPER ROLLER ARM
REMOVAL
(1) Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark posi-
tion of roller arm to aid installation.
(2) Support door with suitable device.
(3) Remove the bolts. (Fig. 3)
(4) Slide roller arm towards rear of vehicle and
remove from back of track.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install roller arm into upper track from back.
(2) Position roller arm on door and install the
bolts.
(3) Tighten bolts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(4) Adjust door as necessary. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - SLIDING/SLIDING DOOR - ADJUST-
MENTS)
CENTER ROLLER ARM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trim cover. (Fig. 4)
(2) Remove trim panel if necessary. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove rubber cover.
(4) Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the
horizontal position of the arm at the arrow.
(5) Support door with suitable lifting device.
(6) Remove bolt and remove roller arm from door.
(7) Remove roller arm from center guide track.
Fig. 2 INTERIOR HANDLE
1 - HANDLE
2 - SCREW
3 - TRIM PLUG
Fig. 3 UPPER ROLLER ARM
1 - ROLLER ARM
2 - BOLTS
23 - 36 DOORS - SLIDINGVA
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position roller arm in guide track.
(2) Install arm into door opening and line up tab
with marks made previously.
(3) Install bolt and tighten to 45 N´m (33 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install rubber cover.
(5) Adjust door if necessary. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - SLIDING/SLIDING DOOR - ADJUST-
MENTS)
(6) Install trim panel if necessary. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - INSTAL-
LATION)
(7) Install trim cover.
LOWER ROLLER ARM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trim plugs and screws and remove
stepwell scuff pad. (Fig. 5)
(2) Remove the door screws and remove the roller
arm. (Fig. 6)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install roller arm and install door screws.
(2) Tighten screws to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install stepwell scuff pad and install screws.
(4) Adjust door if necessary. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - SLIDING/SLIDING DOOR - ADJUST-
MENTS)
CENTER TRACK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove center roller arm. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - SLIDING/CENTER ROLLER ARM -
REMOVAL)
Fig. 4 CENTER ROLLER ARM
1 - TRIM COVER
2 - SLIDING DOOR
3 - CENTER ROLLER ARM RUBBER COVER
4 - CENTER ROLLER ARM
5 - BOLT
Fig. 5 SLIDING DOOR SCUFF PAD
1 - TRIM PLUGS
2 - SCREWS (5)
3 - SCUFF PAD
Fig. 6 SLIDING DOOR LOWER ROLLER ARM
1 - SCREWS
2 - ROLLER ARM
VADOORS - SLIDING 23 - 37
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(2) Remove quarter trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the nuts. (Fig. 7)
(4) Remove the front bolts.
(5) Remove the screws and remove the center
track end piece. (Fig. 8)
(6) Using a heat gun or equivalent, heat track up
to approximately 60É C (140É F).
(7) Remove center track.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean all residue from the center
track attachment area of the door.
(2) Wipe area clean with a 50% solution of water
and alcohol and wipe dry.
(3) Remove protective foil from piece of adhesive
strip on center track.
(4) Apply new center track and apply pressure of
approximately 40 p.s.i. over the entire surface of the
track.
(5) Install the front bolts and tighten to 10 N´m
(89 in. lbs.).
(6) Install the interior nuts and tighten to 10 N´m
(89 in. lbs.).
(7) Install quarter trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL -
INSTALLATION)
(8) Install the center roller arm. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/CENTER ROLLER ARM -
INSTALLATION)
(9) Install the center track end piece and install
the screw.
LATCH / LOCK CONTROL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
Fig. 7 SLIDING DOOR CENTER TRACK
1 - NUTS
2 - QUARTER TRIM PANEL
3 - BOLT
4 - BOLT
5 - CENTER TRACK
Fig. 8 SLIDING DOOR
1 - STOP BUMPER
2 - SCREWS (2)
3 - SCREWS (2)
4 - LOWER ROLLER ARM
5 - END PIECE
6 - SCREWS (2)
23 - 38 DOORS - SLIDINGVA
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(2) Remove trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(3) Disconnect electrical connectors. (Fig. 9)
(4) Remove bolts and remove control assembly.
(Fig. 10)
(5) Disconnect lock knob rod. (Fig. 11)
(6) Disconnect cable.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position latch/lock control assembly at door and
connect the latch control assembly and lock rod.
(2) Install assembly and install new bolts. Make
sure that the lever of the door handle is in front of
the lever of the inside door lock. (Fig. 12)
(3) Tighten bolts to 10 N´m (89 in. lbs.).
(4) Connect electrical connectors.
(5) Install trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS
- SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
(6) Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 9 ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
1 - CONNECTOR
2 - CONNECTOR
3 - CONNECTOR
Fig. 10 LOCK ASSEMBLY FASTENERS
1 - SCREWS
2 - POWER LOCK ACTUATOR
3 - LATCH/LOCK CONTROL ASSEMBLY
4 - EXTERIOR DOOR LEVER
Fig. 11 LOCK ASSEMBLY
1 - LATCH/LOCK CONTROL ASSEMBLY
2 - LOCK ROD
3 - LOCK KNOB
4 - LATCH CONTROL CABLE
5 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
6 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
7 - INTERIOR HANDLE ACTUATOR
8 - STOP BUMPER
9 - TRIM PANEL
Fig. 12 LOCK ASSEMBLY FASTENERS
1 - SCREWS
2 - POWER LOCK ACTUATOR
3 - LATCH/LOCK CONTROL ASSEMBLY
4 - EXTERIOR DOOR LEVER
VADOORS - SLIDING 23 - 39
Page 1983 of 2305

REAR LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the screws and remove the latch from
door.
(4) Disconnect electrical connector, if equipped.
(5) Disconnect control cable.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect control cable.
(2) Connect electrical connector, if equipped.
(3) Position latch in door and install screws.
(4) Tighten screws to 10 N´m (89 in. lbs.).
(5) Install trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS
- SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
(6) Connect battery negative cable.
REAR LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Open door.
(2) Remove bolts and remove striker. (Fig. 14)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install striker and bolts.
(2) Tighten bolts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.)
(3) Adjust striker if necessary. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/SLIDING DOOR -
ADJUSTMENTS)
SLIDING DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the screws and remove the center
track end piece. (Fig. 15)
(3) Remove the screws and remove the stop
bumper.
(4) Remove the screws attaching the lower roller
arm to door.
(5) Support door with a suitable lifting device and
roll off the upper and center tracks towards the rear
of vehicle.
Fig. 13 REAR LATCH
1 - LATCH OPENING
2 - SCREWS
3 - LATCH ASSEMBLY
4 - CONTROL CABLE
Fig. 14 LATCH STRIKER
1 - STRIKER
2 - BOLTS
23 - 40 DOORS - SLIDINGVA
Page 1984 of 2305
Fig. 15 SLIDING DOOR
1 - STOP BUMPER
2 - SCREWS (2)
3 - SCREWS (2)
4 - LOWER ROLLER ARM
5 - END PIECE
6 - SCREWS (2)
VADOORS - SLIDING 23 - 41