Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Close the window to the full up position.
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR .
Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR .
Remove the inside door handle lock rods from the latch.

Fig 1: Removing Inside Door Handle Lock Rods From Latch - Rear Door

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Disconnect the outside handle lock rod from the outside handle.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Outside Handle Lock Rod From Outside Handle - Rear Door

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Remove the 3 fasteners that retain the latch to the door.

Fig 3: Removing Fasteners Retaining Latch To Door - Rear Door

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Disconnect the electrical connectors from the latch.
Remove the latch from the door.
Remove the actuator from the latch. Refer to LOCK ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR .