LATCH
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the waterdam as necessary to gain access to the latch. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WATERDAM - REMOVAL)
3. Remove rear glass run channel bolts (2) and position the channel aside.
4. Disconnect the exterior handle rod at the handle.
5. Disconnect the lock knob rod (1) and lock cylinder link rod at the latch.
6. Remove the screws (5) and remove the latch assembly (3).
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the latch electrical connectors.
2. Install the latch assembly (3) into the door (4) and install the screws (5).
3. Tighten the latch screws (5) to 11 N·m (95 in. lbs.).
4. Connect the lock cylinder link rod and lock knob rod at the latch.
5. Connect the exterior handle actuator rod at the handle.
6. Install the rear glass run channel bolts (2) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 in. lbs.).
7. Install the waterdam. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WATERDAM - INSTALLATION)
8. Reconnect the battery ground cable (1).