Half Door: Latch: Removal

Remove trim panel. (Refer to BODY/HALF DOOR/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
Disconnect the lock cylinder to latch rod. See Fig 1.
Disconnect the lock knob to latch rod.
Disconnect the outside handle to latch rod.
Using a trim stick or equivalent, pry back the door weatherstrip at the latch to access the screw attaching the latch to the door.
Remove the screws attaching the latch to the door. See Fig 2.
Lower the latch in the door and disconnect the inside handle to latch rod.
Remove the latch from the door.

Fig 1: HALF DOOR LATCH RODS

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - LOCK CYLINDER

2 - HALF DOOR

3 - HALF DOOR

4 - LATCH

5 - LOCK CYLINDER TO LATCH ROD

6 - LOCK CYLINDER

7 - RETAINER

8 - OUTSIDE HANDLE

9 - INSIDE HANDLE TO LATCH ROD

10 - INSIDE LOCK TO LATCH ROD

Fig 2: DOOR LATCH

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - LATCH

2 - HALF DOOR