Montana AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2004)
Sliding Door Latch: Service and Repair
Door Latch Replacement
Latch Replacement - Door
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the sliding door inner trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (See: Sliding Door Interior Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door) .
2. Remove the sliding door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Sliding Door (See: Sliding Door Interior Trim Panel/Service
and Repair/Water Deflector Replacement - Sliding Door) .
3. Remove the sliding door latch screws.
4. When the sliding door latch is loose, unhook the latch/lock rod form the sliding door latch.
5. Remove the sliding door latch from the sliding door.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the sliding door latch to the sliding door.
2. Hook the latch/lock rod to the sliding door latch.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
3. Install the sliding door latch screws to the specified fastener tightening sequence.
Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
4. Install the sliding door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Sliding Door (See: Sliding Door Interior Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Water Deflector Replacement - Sliding Door) .
5. Install the sliding door inner trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (See: Sliding Door Interior Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door) .