Rear Door Latch Reinforcement

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
This procedure can be completed without using a frame bench.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	REINF - LATCH REAR (Rear Door Latch Reinforcement)
6	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
4	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
2	Flow Form Rivet S28

When ordering parts, refer to the Parts Catalog and enter the VIN of the vehicle being repaired to find the correct parts (and the part numbers) for the vehicle. Alternatively, use the search function in the Parts Catalog to find a specific part for the vehicle.

Repair Procedure

Remove the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer to expose the underlying component being replaced.
Remove the original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
Prepare for installation.
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Flow Form Rivets, S28
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Install the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.