Rear Side Door Latch Replacement

Fig 1: Rear Side Door Latch And Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Replacement . Remove the rear side door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement . Remove the rear side door outside handle bracket. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Replacement .
1	Rear Side Door Latch Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Remove and DISCARD the screw. Cut the thread. NOTE: Service may offer bolts that are not microencapsulated. If this is the case apply thread lock agent to the bolt. Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Rear Side Door Latch Procedure Release the inside handle cable retainers before removing the door latch. Disconnect the door latch electrical connector. Remove the door latch with the handle bracket. Transfer the handle and lock rods to the new door latch. Inspect the latch, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment .

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Replacement .
Remove the rear side door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
Remove the rear side door outside handle bracket. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Replacement .

Rear Side Door Latch Bolt (Qty: 2)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

NOTE: Service may offer bolts that are not microencapsulated. If this is the case apply thread lock agent to the bolt.

Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in)

Rear Side Door Latch

Procedure

Release the inside handle cable retainers before removing the door latch.
Disconnect the door latch electrical connector.
Remove the door latch with the handle bracket.
Transfer the handle and lock rods to the new door latch.
Inspect the latch, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment .