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Removal Procedure

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  1. 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) .
  2. Disconnect the latch rod (3) from the retainer on the latch control handle.
  3. Remove the upper latch bolt (4).
  4. Remove the anti-rotation screw (5).
  5. Remove the wedge (6) from the door.
  6. Remove the lower latch bolt (2).
  7. Remove the latch (1) and rod (2) from the door.
  8. Remove the latch rod (3) from the retainer on the latch.
    Fig 1: Side Door Upper Latch
    G01477757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.