Removal Procedure

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Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (UTILITY) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (EXTENDED CAB P/U ONLY) .
Slide the lower latch cover up the latch rod to access the latch rod retainer.

Fig 1: Sliding Lower Latch Cover Up To Access Latch Rod Retainer
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Disconnect the latch rod from retainer on the lower latch

Fig 2: Disconnecting Latch Rod From Retainer On Lower Latch
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Remove the bolts retaining the lower latch to the door.
Remove the lower latch bolt.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts Retaining Lower Latch To Door
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