Removal Procedure
- 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) .
- Slide the lower latch cover up the latch rod to access the latch rod retainer.
- Disconnect the latch rod from retainer on the lower latch
- Remove the bolts retaining the lower latch to the door.
- Remove the lower latch bolt.