Express 2500 V8-5.3L VIN T (2005)
1. Install the side rear door upper door latch (1) to the door.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the bolts (2) that retain the side rear door upper latch (1) to the door.
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
3. Connect the side rear door upper latch lock rod to the side rear door upper latch (1).
4. Install 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)) .
Latch Replacement - Side Door Lower
Latch Replacement - Side Door Lower
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 lower latch lock rod (1) from the side rear door lower latch (2).
3. Remove the bolts (4) that retain the side rear door lower latch (2) to the door.
4. Remove the side rear door lower latch (2) from the door.
Installation Procedure