Rear Door

Door Latch Replacement

NOTE: Raise the window fully.

1. Remove:
•   Door panel (page 20-13)
•   Plastic cover (page 20-14)
•   Corner sash trim (page 20-19)
2. Loosen the mounting nut and remove the mounting bolt, then move the rear channel forward.

3. Disconnect the handle rod and lock rod from the latch.
Remove the mounting screw and detach the lock rod and handle rod, then remove the lock crank.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the rods.

4. Remove the mounting screws, then slide the latch assembly down until you can see the outside door handle mounting bolt.

5. Remove the mounting bolts, then pull out the outside door handle (page 20-15). Pry the door handle latch rod out of its joint using a flat tip screwdriver.

NOTE:
•   Use protective tape around the outside door handle to prevent damage.
•   To ease reassembly, note the location 0 of the rod on the joint before disconnecting it.

6. Remove the latch assembly through the hole in the door. Disconnect the connector.

7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.