Sliding Door Hold-Open Latch: Service and Repair

Sliding Door Latch Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove these items:
- Door panel.
- Plastic cover, as necessary.




2. Remove the bolts (A) and the bolts (B).
Disconnect the door latch cable (C). If equipped, disconnect the auto-close cable (D), lower roller lever cable (E), and power door closer connector (F), Then remove the latch (G) through the hole in the door.




3. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
- If necessary, move the adjusting plate (A) to adjust the door latch cable (B) and the auto-close cable (C).
- Apply liquid thread lock to the adjusting plate mounting bolt (D) before reinstallation.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter.