Rear door latch actuator, removing and installing: Removing

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Remove rear door trim. See FRONT DOOR TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Partially remove vapor barrier. See VAPOR BARRIER, REPLACING UP TO 12.93 or VAPOR BARRIER, REPLACING 01.94 AND UP .
Disconnect bi-pressure hose -1- from actuator.
Disconnect multi-pin harness connector -2- at actuator.
Unhook pull and latch rods -3-.
Remove rear door latch with actuator. See DOOR LATCH AND OPERATING MECHANISM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (front door latch).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Bi-Pressure Hose, Multi-Pin Harness Connector & Unhooking Pull & Latch Rods (Rear Door)

Turn latch rotor to "closed" position.
Remove Torx(R) (T15) bolt -1-.
Open retainers (arrows) and disconnect actuator from door latch.

Fig 2: Removing Torx(R) Bolt & Opening Retainers (Rear Door)

When the actuator is removed, locking lever -1- slides out of the slot in striker -2-.

Fig 3: Sliding Locking Lever Out Of Striker (Rear Door)