Door Latch: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette and 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove door panel. See DOOR CONTROL MODULE . Remove water deflector. Reconnect power window switch and raise window. Disconnect window switch.
- Disconnect lock cylinder rod from outside door handle. Disconnect electrical connectors from latch assembly. Disconnect door opening rod from latch assembly by using diagonal cutters to cut off clip. Remove 3 screws attaching latch to door.
- Remove inside door handle and disconnect lock and opening rods. Unclip rods from anti-rattle retainer. Remove door latch with inside rods and lock cylinder rod attached. Remove lock rods if necessary. Note position of each rod. See Fig 1 .