Door - Rear: Latch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the waterdam as necessary to gain access to the latch. (Refer to BODY/DOORS - REAR/WATERDAM - REMOVAL) .
Disconnect the lock knob rod at the bell crank and the outside handle rod at the outside door handle.
Remove the screws and remove the latch assembly. See Fig 1.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Fig 1: Latch

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - LATCH

2 - SCREWS (3)