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2001 Chevy s10 door won't latch

I can't close the door on the drivers side, i guess i should say i can close the door but it doesn't latch so you have to hold it closed, how do i put a new latch on it

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You need to remove the door trim. Remove linkage attached to latch. Usually the latch will be secured with 3-4 large phillips or torx screws. Remove old latch and reverse procedure to install new latch

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