1991 rear door latch replacement looks funny

[KlimFord]

Found several new replacements online but they all have this black protuberance that is not on my original. What is it for? What does it connect to? Why isn't it on my original latch? Will this new replacement work even with that unknown black thing?

 

[Rick]

Can't say for sure but maybe it's an internal handle to open the hatch from the inside in an emergency?

 

[~X~]

Are there pins inside for an electrical connection?

 

[KlimFord]

Can't say for sure but maybe it's an internal handle to open the hatch from the inside in an emergency?

Are there pins inside for an electrical connection?

I haven't ordered it yet, but from the catalog pic it does look like there could be .

 

[KlimFord]

Can't say for sure but maybe it's an internal handle to open the hatch from the inside in an emergency?

Once it's installed in the door it would be inaccessible, so I don't think it's an emergency handle.

 

[donalds]

I'm not sure which part you're talking about but if you're referring to the switch it's so it knows when the door is closed
Remove the screw and twist to remove

 

[KlimFord]

I'm not sure which part you're talking about but if you're referring to the switch it's so it knows when the door is closed
Remove the screw and twist to remove

Yeah, it's that black rectangular thing that's on the one in the catalog photo but not on my original. So, what does it do, ring a bell or something if the door's not closed?

 

[donalds]

So, what does it do, ring a bell or something if the door's not closed

Yes

 

[KlimFord]

Thanks. I'll just take it off before I install it since my Eddie isn't wired for bongs.

 

[Mbrooks420]

Thanks. I'll just take it off before I install it since my Eddie isn't wired for bongs.

I always spring for the option.