Rear Door: Latch: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the trim panel from the inside of the rear door. (Refer to BODY/DOOR - REAR/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the watershield from the inside of the rear door. (Refer to BODY/DOOR - REAR/WATERSHIELD - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the door glass channel and bracket from the inside of the rear door. (Refer to BODY/DOOR - REAR/GLASS RUN CHANNEL - REMOVAL) .
- Reach into the back of the door shell to unsnap the plastic clip that secures the end of the interior door latch lock link (1) to the latch lever and disengage the link from the latch (2).
- Remove the interior door latch lock link and knob unit from the rear door.
- Reach into the back of the door shell to unsnap the plastic clip that secures the end of the interior door handle latch release link (3) to the latch lever and disengage the link from the latch.
- Reach into the back of the door shell to unsnap the plastic clip that secures the end of the exterior door handle latch release link (4) to the latch lever and disengage the link from the latch.
- Remove the three screws (2) that secure the latch (3) to the outer latch face of the rear door (1).
NOTE: Wiring connector can be disconnected much easier after all links are disconnected from latch and latch is unscrewed from door.
- Reach into the back of the door shell (3) and pull the latch forward far enough to access and disconnect the door wire harness connector (1) from the front door latch (2).
- Remove the latch from the interior of the door shell.