Passanger rear door will not open, rod or spring must be broke. How do I remove the inside panel while door is closed.... appears the rear seat will be in the way. what is the trick? thanks, jim

If neither handle works, then it is the latch. There is a rod that is held to the latch with a plastic clip. It could've broke or just opened up, releasing the rod. You have to remove the rear seat, it pops up. Then remove the door panel. Be careful, it can break. Remove the plastic sound barrier. shine a light towards the latch, look for the yellow clip. Pull/push up on it and the door will open. Repair what is needed.

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98 Honda civic rear door handle and child safety lock fix

sounds like your lock rod clip broke, have to remove door panel inside and release it to open then repair lockrod

THE BAR THAT PULLS THE LATCH OPEN HAS PROBABLY CAME OFF INSIDE THE DOOR. HAVE TO REMOVE PANEL FROM DOOR AND REPAIR ROD

I have a 2002 pontiac grand am with both power windows and door locks. Everything else works except the lock assembly on the rear driver side rear door latch. I have removed the inside panel , aboth rods are connected. all power is disconnected to that door. I moved both of the rods correctly and the door will slightly open but that is all. How can I get it to release so I can repair or replace the latch and lock if nescessary ? I had the same problem only reversed with the frond door it would not close but after some trying I fixed that problem.

Id say the release rod has come off the lock.if the child safety knob has been switched to 'on',outside the door,the inside catch wont release either.may have to remove trim insitu,and release lock.see if you can remove back seat first,before removing trim.make it easier

Remove the screw by the handle that opens the door and the screw by the defrost vent. Then remove the screw that would touch the dash if the door was closed. Then remove the screw in the handle that you would use to close the door from the inside. Now remove the 2 screw at the bottom of the panel, these are kind of hard to find, runs you finger around in the carpet. Pull the plastic cover off around the opening handle, and unplug the window and lock switches. Now carefully pry off the panel. After you get the clips to release, unhook the rod from the back of the opening handle.

the easiest way to get the door panel off with doors closed with too much trouble is to remove the rear seat bottom to give you room to work. sounds like the rods for the latch have come loose they have a plastic clip that holds them in place in the door

Rear
Removal

1. Using a small screwdriver, remove the screw cover from the armrest of rear door trim panel (27406).
   

1. Remove the two retaining screws.
   

1. Using Trim Pad Removing Tool from Rotunda Windshield and Moulding/Trim Removal Kit 107-R0401 or equivalent, pry rear door trim panel from door inner panel.
   

1. Disconnect electrical connectors.
   

Installation

1. Position rear door trim panel on door inner panel, aligning two locators on rear door trim panel. Reverse Removal procedure.
   

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Removal

1. Remove door trim panel and watershield. Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

1. Check all connections of remote control links and cables. Service as necessary.
   

1. Remove remote control assembly.
   

1. Remove door latch remote control assembly from latch assembly.
   

1. Drill out rivet at bellcrank and link (264B14).
   

1. Remove three screws attaching latch assembly to door.
   

1. Drill out rivet that attaches actuator motor to door.
   

1. Remove latch assembly with actuator motor and door latch control rod lever link assembly.
   

Installation

1. Install new bushings and clip onto latch assembly.
   

1. Install latch with links and power lock actuator into door cavity.
   

1. Position latch assembly to door, aligning screw holes in latch and door. Install three screws. Tighten to 10-13 Nm (89-115 lb-in).
   

1. Attach door latch actuator motor to door with a new rivet.
   

1. Install bellcrank and link to door using a new rivet.
   

1. Install inside door handle and remote control assembly to door.
   

1. Open and close door to check latch assembly operation.
   

1. Install watershield and door trim panel. Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

Item Part Number Description 1 221A00 Door Handle to Door Latch Actuating Cable 2 26446 Rear Door Control Rod Retainer 3 377901 Plug Button 4 26412 Rear Door Latch 5 W623451-S2 Push Nut 6 224A32 Counter Balance 7 22450 Door Outside Handle Tension Spring 8 W701210-S309 Screw 9 224A20 Outside Door Handle Anti Rattle Pivot (2 Req'd) 10 22404 Door Handle 11 224A24 Front Door Outside Handle Spacer (2 Req'd) 12 264A64 Rear Door Actuating Rod 13 22408 Outside Door Handle Anti-Rattle Bumper 14 22428 Outside Door Handle Large Pad 15 N621906-S2 Nut (2 Req'd) 16 N807329 Screw (3 Req'd) 17 26595 Rear Door Electric Latch Actuator (RH) 18 W701566-S47 Rivet 19 431C04-A Rear Door Latch Striker Assembly 20 — Door Lock Striker Plate (Part of Door Shell Assy) 21 W525172-S Rivet (2 Req'd) 22 264B14 Bellcrank and Link (RH) 23 264A50 Bushing 24 N802034-SG Rivet 25 26420 Rear Door Latch Control Rod Link 26 W525172-S Rivet (2 Req'd) 27 21818 RR Door Latch (Inside) 28 A26460 RR Door Latch Push Button Rod 29 21982 Door Latch Rear Striker Assembly 30 N808377-S101 Screw (2 Req'd) 31 250A04 Rear Door Catch 32 N801010-S100 Truss Head Bolt (2 Req'd) 33 N804234-S2 Screw 34 266A74 Rear Door Latch Actuator Retainer 35 24630 Rear Door 36 26552 Rear Door Latch Control Escutcheon A — Tighten to 21-29 Nm (16-21 Lb-Ft) B — Tighten to 10-13 Nm (89-115 Lb-In) C — Tighten to 7-8 Nm (62-70 Lb-In) D — Tighten to 26-34 Nm (20-25 Lb-Ft) E — Tighten to 3-4 Nm (27-35 Lb-In)

probably the spring in the door handles on the inside are broken. you can remove the inside handles and fix them byusing a cotter pin to hold the spring in place