Section 271 (Power Sliding Door System): Latch: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2004 Dodge Caravan, and 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the appropriate side door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL for the procedure.
- Remove the weather shield if necessary. Refer to SLIDING DOOR WEATHERSTRIP for the procedure.
- Open the side door all the way and remove the door latch retaining bolts (Fig 1 ).
- Partially close the door and pull the latch assembly out of the side door inner panel.
- Disconnect all electrical connectors leading to the latch assembly.
- Disconnect the inside and outside handle cables from the latch assembly. Refer to the LATCH/LOCK ASSEMBLY for the procedure.
- Disconnect the hold open latch cable from the latch assembly. Refer to HOLD OPEN LATCH article for the procedure.
- Disconnect lock actuator link rod from the latch assembly.
- Remove the latch assembly from the vehicle.