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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Blazer - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Latch Replacement - Upper

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 870158 Size: SH
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the latch rod (3) from the retainer on the latch control handle.
  3. Remove the upper latch bolt (4).
  4. Remove the anti-rotation screw (5).
  5. Remove the wedge (6) from the door.
  6. Remove the lower latch bolt (2).
  7. Remove the latch (1) and rod (2) from the door.
  8. Remove the latch rod (3) from the retainer on the latch.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 870158 Size: SH
  1. Install the latch rod (3) to the retainer on the latch.
  2. Install the latch (1) and rod to the door.
  3. Loose start the upper latch bolt. (4).

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the lower latch bolt (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the lower latch bolt (2) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the wedge (6) to the door.
  6. Install the anti-rotation screw (5) retaining the wedge to the door.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the anti-rotation screw (5) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  7. Complete installation of the upper latch bolt (4).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the upper latch bolt (4) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Connect the latch rod (3) to the retainer on the latch control handle.
  9. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .