Door Latch Assembly: Removal
WARNING:
SEE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
ARTICLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY DOOR, SEAT, STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remove the door interior trim panel. See BODY article.
- Remove the door lock cylinder. See BODY article.
- Gently peel back the door watershield (1) enough to expose the door latch assembly installation opening.
- Remove the lower cover plug (3) and remove the guide rail attachment bolts (2). Remove the guide rail through the installation opening.
- Remove the inside handle release cable (8) and the driver door latch assembly harness connector.
- Disconnect the pneumatic supply line (2) from the lock actuator on the door latch assembly.
- Remove the door latch assembly attachment screws (1) and remove the door latch assembly (3) from the door through the installation opening.
NOTE:
Before removal, be sure to mark the installed position of the guide rail for realignment during installation.