Removal

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the appropriate side door trim panel from the vehicle.

3. Peel watershield away from adhesive around perimeter of inner door panel.

4. Open the side door and remove the latch assembly.


CAUTION: Make note of cable routing and foam insulator placement. This will prove helpful when reinstalling replacement cable. Be certain replacement cable is routed and retained correctly.

5. Trace the hold open latch cable along its routing path and disconnect from its retaining clips.

6. Disconnect the hold open latch cable from the latch assembly. Gently pry cable sleeve retainer out of the latch mounting bracket and then unhook swedged cable end from the latch link.

7. Remove the hold open latch from the side door.

8. Disconnect the hold open latch cable from the hold open latch. Gently pry cable sleeve retainer out of the handle bracket and then unhook swedged cable end from the latch link.

9. Remove the hold open latch cable from the side door.