Randy:
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The door latch did not return after exiting the vehicle
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I am assuming you mean the pull. If the door latch (in the end of the door and locks onto the post attached to the door jam) didn't return then it may be broken but most likely is gummed up. I have sprayed WD-40 into all four of mine while working the latch mechanism to free them up. I even had to remove one and replace one b/c no amount of cleaning and lubrication would fix it. If the latch is sticking then when you close the door... it will just bounce back at you and will not stay shut.
If you have removed the upholstery then you can see where the door pull is connected by a metal wire / bar (I think) to the door latch at the rear of the inside of the door. Where these attach may be broken ... b/c otherwise you wouldn't be able to open the door from the outside if the latching mechanism is broken. Yes, you do have to remove the moisture barrier (attached with sticky weather-sealing to the door covering holes for access to the internals of the door). If the pull isn't returning it may just need some WD-40.
Check it out and tell us in detail what you find. Then we can help more.
Jason