Sliding Door Latch: Service and Repair

LATCH / LOCK ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL

1. Remove sliding door trim panel.
2. Remove sliding door stop bumper.
3. Peel watershield away from adhesive around perimeter of inner door panel.

Fig. 4:

4. Disengage external cable from latch/lock assembly (Fig. 4).
5. Remove foam block.
6. Remove inside door handle assembly.
7. Disengage inside cable from latch/lock assembly.
8. Disengage link from bellcrank.
9. Disengage hold open latch cable from lower hinge.

Fig. 5:

10. Remove bolts attaching latch/lock control to sliding door (Fig. 5).
11. If equipped, lower latch and disconnect wire connector from power door lock motor.
12. Remove latch/lock from door.

INSTALLATION

1. Position latch/lock locking lever in unlocked position.
2. If equipped, engage wire connector into power door lock motor (Fig. 4).
3. Place latch/lock in position on door (Fig. 5).

CAUTION: REPLACE BOLTS IF INSTALLING NEW LATCH.

4. Insert bolt into slots in sliding door inner panel.
5. Tighten bolts attaching latch/lock assembly to sliding door.
6. Engage inside cable into latch/lock assembly.
7. Install inside door handle assembly.
8. Install foam block.
9. Engage external cable to latch/lock assembly.
10. Engage link rod to bellcrank.
11. Engage hold open latch cable from lower hinge.
12. Engage clip to hold bellcrank link to latch/lock control.
13. Verify sliding door operation.
14. Install latch/lock cover.
15. Insure that enough adhesive remains to securely retain the watershield. Replace as necessary.
16. Place the watershield into position and press securely to adhesive making sure to properly route wiring and linkages.
17. Install sliding door stop bumper.
18. Install sliding door trim panel.