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Removal Procedure

  1. 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) .
  2. Slide the lower latch cover up the latch rod to access the latch rod retainer.
    Fig 1: Sliding Lower Latch Cover Up To Access Latch Rod Retainer
    G01477759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the latch rod from retainer on the lower latch
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Latch Rod From Retainer On Lower Latch
    G01477760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolts retaining the lower latch to the door.
  5. Remove the lower latch bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts Retaining Lower Latch To Door
    G01477761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.