Doors - Rear: Latch: Removal

Fig 1: Remove/Install Watershield

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Remove the watershield (1) as necessary to gain access to the latch (Refer to BODY/DOORS - REAR/WATERSHIELD - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: Identifying Actuator Rod & Exterior Handle
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Disconnect the actuator rod (1) from the exterior handle (2).

Fig 3: Remove/Install Rear Door Latch
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Disconnect the interior handle actuator rod from the rear door latch (3) and remove the rod.
Disconnect the door wire harness connector (2) from the rear door latch.
Remove the three bolts (1) that secure the rear door latch to the door and remove the latch and actuator rods as an assembly.
If required, remove all of the actuator rods from the actuator.