Removal Procedure

Remove the sliding door inner trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
Remove the sliding door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Sliding Door .
Remove the sliding door latch screws.
When the sliding door latch is loose, unhook the latch/lock rod form the sliding door latch.
Remove the sliding door latch from the sliding door.

Fig 1: Removing Sliding Door Latch & Screws
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