Express 3/4 Ton Van V8-4.8L VIN V (2003)
Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Sliding Door Inside Handle Replacement in SI.
The handle is held on with a metal retaining clip which will be reused.
Remove the inside door handle bezel.
A yellow clip should be visible and accessible from inside the door.
Open the yellow clip (1) with a small screwdriver.
Using a pair of needle nose pliers, pull the lock rod toward the front of the vehicle.
Engage the lock rod linkage (threaded part) back into the yellow clip.
Close the yellow clip around the lock rod linkage threads.
Install the inside door handle without the retaining clip.
The lock rod should not contact the metal structure of the handle or the latch.
Cycle the door handle to release the rear latch and inspect the lock rod for proper adjustments.
If the rear latch does not release after adjustment, perform the following additional steps:
Remove the interior sliding door trim panel. Refer to Sliding Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement in SI.
Inspect and replace any broken or damaged components. Refer to SI for further information when replacing any broken components.
Verify proper operation of the door when opening and closing using the inside and outside handles.
Install the interior sliding door trim panel. Refer to Sliding Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement in SI.
Open and close the sliding door three times using the inside door handle.
Install the inside door bezel and handle. Refer to Sliding Door Inside Handle Replacement in SI.
Condition 3
The sliding door may ramp up or stick at the rear.
Cause
The rear door striker may be adjusted too far in, out, up, down or improperly shimmed.
Correction
Center the rear striker to the door latch following the steps below:
Mark the original striker position with a pencil or masking tape.
