LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1736 (Door System, Mirror System & Window System) >> Repair Instructions >> Latch Replacement - Rear Door >> Removal Procedure

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.
  1. Move the window into the full up position.
  2. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
  3. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door .
  4. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the clamshell-style clip.
  5. Disconnect the latch wiring harness clips from the door structure, if equipped.
  6. Fig 1: Rear Door Latch
    GM943624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the latch wiring pig tail connector from the door wiring harness, if equipped.
  8. Disconnect the inside handle rod and lock rod from the guide clips in the door structure.
  9. Fig 2: Door Latch Bolts
    GM943633Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the door latch bolts.
  11. Fig 3: Removing Rear Door Latch Assembly With Inside Handle
    GM943659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the latch wiring pig tail at the latch, if equipped.
  13. Remove the door latch with the inside handle rod and lock rod still attached through the lower opening in the door structure.
  14. Fig 4: Disconnecting Inside Handle Rod & Lock Rod From Latch Assembly
    GM943648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the inside handle rod and lock rod from the latch assembly.