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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2008 🢒 H2 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Rear Side Door Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the door.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the lock actuator electrical connector.

    5. Object Number: 838804 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) by releasing the retaining clip on the door latch.

    6. Object Number: 838809 Size: SH
  6. Remove the manual locking rod (1) from the door by releasing the rod from the retainers (2).

    7. Object Number: 838812 Size: SH
  7. Remove the fasteners (2) retaining the door latch (1) to the door.
  8. Remove the door latch.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 838812 Size: SH
  1. Place the latch (1) into position in the door, and install the 3 fasteners (2) that retain the latch to the door.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 838809 Size: SH
  2. Install the manual locking rod (1) to the door by securing the rod in the retainers (2).

    3. Object Number: 838804 Size: SH
  3. Connect the outside door handle rod (1) by securing the rod in the retaining clip on the door latch.
  4. Connect the lock actuator electrical connector.
  5. Operate the door handle functions to ensure proper operation.
  6. Install the window run channel. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Channel Replacement .
  7. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  8. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .