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Doors - Rear: Latch: Removal

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Fig 1: Identifying Actuator Rod & Exterior Handle
GC0027876Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Raise the rear window to the full up position and remove the rear door trim panel (Refer to BODY/DOORS - REAR/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) .
  2. Position the watershield out of the way and disconnect the actuator rod (1) from the exterior handle (2).
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Door Latch
    GC0027878Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Disconnect the interior handle actuator rod from the rear door latch (3) and remove the rod.
  4. Disconnect the door wire harness connector (2) from the rear door latch.
  5. Remove the three bolts (1) that secure the rear door latch to the door and remove the latch and actuator rods as an assembly.
  6. If required, remove all of the actuator rods from the actuator.