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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Colorado Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Rear Side Access Door Latch Replacement - Upper

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the rear side access door.
  2. Remove the rear side access door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 1252381 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the upper latch rod from the latch by releasing the retaining clip.
  4. Remove the bolts (1, 2) retaining the upper latch to the rear side access door.
  5. Remove the upper latch from the rear side access door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1252381 Size: SH
  1. Install the upper latch to the rear side access door.

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

  2. Loosely install the lower bolts (2) retaining the upper latch to the rear side access door.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the lower rear side access door upper latch bolts (2) until the latch bracket is flush to the door panel.

  3. Connect the upper latch rod to the latch using the retaining clips.
  4. Close the rear side access door to self align the upper latch.
  5. Finish tightening the lower rear side access door upper latch bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the upper latch bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  6. Open the rear side access door.
  7. Install the upper rear side access door upper latch bolt (1).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the upper latch bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  8. Install the rear side access door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  9. Close the rear side access door.