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Latch/Lock Assembly: Removal

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NOTE: For power sliding door procedures refer to POWER SLIDING DOOR .
  1. Remove sliding door trim panel. (Refer to TRIM PANEL  )
  2. Remove sliding door stop bumper. (Refer to TRIM PANEL  )
  3. Peel watershield away from adhesive around perimeter of inner door panel.
  4. Disengage external cable from latch/lock assembly (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Identifying Sliding Door Latch/Lock Assembly
    G03585889Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Remove foam block.
  6. Remove inside door handle assembly (Refer to INSIDE LATCH HANDLE  ).
  7. Disengage inside cable from latch/lock assembly.
  8. Disengage link from bellcrank.
  9. Disengage hold open latch cable from lower hinge.
  10. Remove bolts attaching latch/lock control to sliding door (Fig 2 ).
    Fig 2: Identifying Removing Sliding Door Latch/Lock Assembly
    G03585890Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. If equipped, lower latch and disconnect wire connector from power door lock motor.
  12. Remove latch/lock from door.