Sliding Door Lock And Opener Removal/Installation

Close the rear door glass completely.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the sliding door trim. (See SLIDING DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the figures.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Sliding Door Lock & Opener (Legend)
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Fig 2: Removing/Installing Sliding Door Lock & Opener
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Install in the reverse order of removal.