MODEL C24EA - DOOR
F35453 (July 2008)Page 9 of 68
LATCH ASSEMBLY
Removal and Disassembly
1. Separate outer door housing assembly from
inner door panel as outlined under DOOR
HANDLE.
2. Remove screws securing latch assembly to
inner door panel and remove latch mechanism.
3. Remove E-clip from latch assembly pins and
pull pins from latch mechanism.
4. Remove retaining pin from spring pin.
5. Separate sliding bracket from stationary
bracket.
Assembly
1. Apply Lubriplate 630AA to sides of sliding
bracket.
2. Insert spring pin into bottom of sliding bracket.
A. Place spring over spring pin.
3. Assemble sliding bracket into stationary
bracket.
4. While holding head of spring pin against bottom
of sliding bracket, insert spring pin into keeper
hole in bottom of stationary bracket.
A. Secure spring pin in place with retaining
pin.
NOTE: Install pins such that heads of pins will be
facing inward toward hinge side of inner door panel
when latch assembly is installed.
5. Install pins to assemble stationary and sliding
brackets together.
A. Secure pins into position with E-clip.