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On a previous thread I mentioned a few differences between my wife's 2018 (got totalled) and the 2020 we replaced it with.
One of the things the newer cars aren't coming equipped with is the door unlock buttons on the rear doors. After getting some parts and some free time I started the process of adding them. At the time of this post the project isn't complete but I have confirmed it is possible.
Tools needed:
-Trim panel removal tools
-50 ft 20 AWG wire (I used a different color for each door)
-Terminal crimper
-T45 & T15 torx socket
-Zip ties
-Wire wrap (optional)
-Wire Strippers
-10mm socket and extension
-Pick or small flat screw driver
Parts needed:
-Door handles with passive buttons (obviously)
-Female terminal for Keyless Entry Module - 2035170-1
-Mal terminal for Body to Door connection - 13894085
-Female terminal for Body to Door connection - 15344659
-Female housing for connection to handle - SRVLOSB-02A-DK
-Male terminal for connection to door handle (part # to follow)
First step is getting to the keyless entry module. It is in the luggage compartment on the passenger side behind the trim panel. Aka right above the passenger rear wheel behind the plastics. I took out as much as possible to have room to route wires, but I'll list/show you what I did.
Fold down rear seats and open hatch. Remove "floor" carpet piece that covers little storeage area. Remove insert below that hides the spare tire. Remove the 5 nuts that hold the plastic tray down around the spare tire (10mm) and remove the plastic tray.
Remove the trim that goes around the latch/jamb of the hatch at the bottom.
On the right side of the opening that there is the small hook for a cargo net, unscrew this.
Use your pick to open the little hatch in the D ring below the cargo net hook to expose the T45 bolt that needs to come out. Last fastener is a T15 torx screw behind the seat release handles. A long extension will help here.
Next open the rear passenger door and remove the kick/sil trim by pulling it straight up.
With all these removed carefully start to pull the plastic trim off the right side. I started at the rear and worked forward. Be careful of the rear seat release handles and power outlet if applicable. Once you get some room you'll need to unplug the power outlet and pull back on the seat handles to unhook them from the bracket and pop them back thru the panel. Follow your way forward until the entire panel is off.
Location of fasteners
One of the things the newer cars aren't coming equipped with is the door unlock buttons on the rear doors. After getting some parts and some free time I started the process of adding them. At the time of this post the project isn't complete but I have confirmed it is possible.
Tools needed:
-Trim panel removal tools
-50 ft 20 AWG wire (I used a different color for each door)
-Terminal crimper
-T45 & T15 torx socket
-Zip ties
-Wire wrap (optional)
-Wire Strippers
-10mm socket and extension
-Pick or small flat screw driver
Parts needed:
-Door handles with passive buttons (obviously)
-Female terminal for Keyless Entry Module - 2035170-1
-Mal terminal for Body to Door connection - 13894085
-Female terminal for Body to Door connection - 15344659
-Female housing for connection to handle - SRVLOSB-02A-DK
-Male terminal for connection to door handle (part # to follow)
First step is getting to the keyless entry module. It is in the luggage compartment on the passenger side behind the trim panel. Aka right above the passenger rear wheel behind the plastics. I took out as much as possible to have room to route wires, but I'll list/show you what I did.
Fold down rear seats and open hatch. Remove "floor" carpet piece that covers little storeage area. Remove insert below that hides the spare tire. Remove the 5 nuts that hold the plastic tray down around the spare tire (10mm) and remove the plastic tray.
Remove the trim that goes around the latch/jamb of the hatch at the bottom.
On the right side of the opening that there is the small hook for a cargo net, unscrew this.
Use your pick to open the little hatch in the D ring below the cargo net hook to expose the T45 bolt that needs to come out. Last fastener is a T15 torx screw behind the seat release handles. A long extension will help here.
Next open the rear passenger door and remove the kick/sil trim by pulling it straight up.
With all these removed carefully start to pull the plastic trim off the right side. I started at the rear and worked forward. Be careful of the rear seat release handles and power outlet if applicable. Once you get some room you'll need to unplug the power outlet and pull back on the seat handles to unhook them from the bracket and pop them back thru the panel. Follow your way forward until the entire panel is off.
Location of fasteners