Removal Procedure
- Raise the window to the closed position.
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (UTILITY) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (EXTENDED CAB P/U ONLY) .
- Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - DOOR .
- Remove the inside door lock rod (1) from the latch assembly.
- Remove the inside door handle rod from the latch assembly.
- Remove the outside door handle rod from the latch assembly.
- Disconnect the power actuator wiring connector, of equipped.
- Remove the fasteners that retain the latch assembly to the door.
- Remove the latch assembly from the door.
- Remove the lock actuator from the latch. Refer to LOCK ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR .