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Rear Door Latch and Striker - Door Latch, Rear LH, Base, T1 - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  3. Remove the LH rear door puddle light. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - REAR DOOR TRIM PAD - PUDDLE LAMP - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Remove the LH rear door trim panel. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - REAR DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLY - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  5. Remove the LH rear door glass. See FRONT AND REAR DOOR GLASS - GLASS, REAR DOOR LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  6. Disconnect LV power. See LV BATTERY - LI-ION - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  7. Remove the LH rear window regulator assembly. See FRONT AND REAR DOOR GLASS REGULATOR - WINDOW REGULATOR MODULE REAR DOOR LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  8. Disconnect the LH rear door electrical harness from the LH rear door latch connector.
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  9. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the LH rear door latch to the rear of the LH rear door.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 2 in extension
    • Torx T30 socket
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  10. Press the LH rear door latch cable grommet in through the LH rear door bulkhead, and move the latch cable in through the door opening while simultaneously remove the latch from the door.
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