Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Move the window into the full up position.
- Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
- Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door .
- Disconnect the outside handle rod from the clamshell-style clip.
- Disconnect the latch wiring harness clips from the door structure, if equipped.
- Disconnect the latch wiring pig tail connector from the door wiring harness, if equipped.
- Disconnect the inside handle rod and lock rod from the guide clips in the door structure.
- Remove the door latch bolts.
- Disconnect the latch wiring pig tail at the latch, if equipped.
- Remove the door latch with the inside handle rod and lock rod still attached through the lower opening in the door structure.
- Disconnect the inside handle rod and lock rod from the latch assembly.