Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
Rear Door Latch: Service and Repair
Rear Door Latch (76.37.09)
Removal
1. Remove battery cover and disconnect earth cable from battery terminal.
2. Remove rear door casing veneer panel.
3. Remove rear door casing.
4. Carefully withdraw water shedder passing harness through it and remove water shedder from door.
5. Place water shedder adhesive face down on clean dry plastic sheet.
6. Release door lock actuator harness multiplug from mounting bracket and disconnect multiplug.
7. Position PVC inner sheet for access and disconnect door outer handle operating rod from lock mechanism.
8. Disconnect inner door lock operating rod from lock mechanism and remove rod assembly.
9. Remove door inner cheater finisher.
10. Slacken and remove the door glass guide securing bolts and position guide for access.