Express 1500 AWD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
1. Install the side rear door upper latch (2) to the door.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the bolt (1) in order to retain the side rear door upper latch (2) to the door.
Tighten the retaining bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
3. Install the lock rod (3) to the side rear door upper latch (2).
4. Install the side rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40 Left (E26, 40 Door) (See: Rear Door
Panel/Service and Repair/Panel Replacement/Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40 Left (E26, 40 Door))Trim Panel Replacement -
Side Rear Door - 60/40 Left (E26, 60 Door) (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair/Panel Replacement/Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear
Door - 60/40 Left (E26, 60 Door)) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40 Right (E24, 40 Door) (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and
Repair/Panel Replacement/Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40 Right (E24, 40 Door))Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door -
60/40 Right (E24, 60 Door) (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair/Panel Replacement/Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40
Right (E24, 60 Door)).
Latch Replacement - Side Door Upper
Latch Replacement - Side Door Upper
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the side rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40 Right (E24, 40 Door) (See: Rear Door
Panel/Service and Repair/Panel Replacement/Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40 Right (E24, 40 Door))Trim Panel Replacement -
Side Rear Door - 60/40 Right (E24, 60 Door) (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair/Panel Replacement/Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear
Door - 60/40 Right (E24, 60 Door)) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40 Left (E26, 40 door) (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and
Repair/Panel Replacement/Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40 Left (E26, 40 Door))Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door -
60/40 Left (E26, 60 door) (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair/Panel Replacement/Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door - 60/40 Left
(E26, 60 Door)) .
2. Disconnect the side rear door upper latch lock rod from the side rear door upper latch (1).
3. Remove the bolts (2) that retain the side rear door upper latch (1) to the door.
4. Remove the side rear door upper latch (1) from the door.
Installation Procedure