Dodge 2000 DURANGO - Rear Door Latch; Rear Door Latch Striker

INSTALLATION
(1) Position outside handle in rear door.
(2) Install nuts attaching handle to outer door
panel (Fig. 49).
(3) Connect latch rod (Fig. 48).
(4) Install glass run channel.
(5) Install waterdam.
(6) Install trim panel.
REAR DOOR LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trim panel.
(2) Peel waterdam back to access latch.
(3) Disconnect latch rods from latch (Fig. 50).
(4) Disconnect the latch harness connector.
(5) Remove screws attaching latch to rear door
(Fig. 51).
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the latch harness connector.
(2) Install screws attaching latch to rear door.
(3) Connect latch rods to latch.
(4) Install waterdam.
(5) Install trim panel.
REAR DOOR LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Use a wax crayon or equivalent and mark posi-
tion of striker on C-pillar.
Fig. 48 Latch Rod
1 – OUTSIDE HANDLE
2–LATCH
3 – LATCH ROD
Fig. 49 Rear Door Outside Handle
1 – REAR DOOR
2 – HANDLE
Fig. 50 Rear Door Latch Rods
1–LATCH
2 – LATCH ROD
3 – LATCH ROD
4 – CONNECTOR
Fig. 51 Rear Door Latch
1 – REAR DOOR
2–LATCH
DN BODY 23 - 41
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)