Sliding Door Control Module: Removal

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the appropriate door trim panel from the vehicle. (Refer to BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
Remove the weather shield.

Disconnect the power door control module electrical connectors. Slide the red locking tab out (away from module) and depress connector retaining tab, while pulling straight apart.

Fig 1: Power Side Door Components

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SLIDING DOOR CONTROL MODULE

2 - MODULE RETAINING SCREW

3 - MODULE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

4 - DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY

5 - FLEX DRIVE ASSEMBLY

6 - DOOR MOTOR RETAINING FASTENERS

7 - DOOR MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

Remove the control module retaining screw. See Fig 1.
Remove the module from the vehicle.