Lock Replacement - Front Door
REMOVAL PROCEDUREIMPORTANT:
^ The door locks use the fork bolt lock design which includes a safety interlock feature. The door is secured in a closed position when the door lock fork bolt engages the striker. Rotate the lock knob rearward to unlock the door from the inside.
^ Do not attempt to repair a faulty door lock. Replace the lock.
1. Remove the front door inner trim panel.
2. Remove the front door water deflector.
3. Disconnect the key cylinder rod.
4. Remove the outside handle rod from the lock. Cut the lock rod clip with a pair of side cutters. Unscrew and discard the remainder of the clip from the rod.
5. Remove the rods from the inside door handle.
6. Remove the rods from the anti rattle clip.
7. Remove the screws (1) (2) (3) securing the lock to the door.
8. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
9. Remove the lock with the inside handle rods attached from the door.
10. Remove the inside handle rods from the lock.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the inside handle rods to the lock.
2. Install a new clip to the lock.
3. Position the lock to the door and install the electrical connectors.
4. Position the lock to the door with the inside handle rods and electrical connectors attached.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
IMPORTANT: Use prior to the fastener installation Loctite(R) Blue, GM P/N 12345382 or the equivalent.
5. Install the three door lock screws (1) (2) (3).
Tighten
Tighten the three rear door lock screws in sequence (1, 2, 3) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
6. Position the outside handle rod in the new clip eliminating the outside handle free play.
7. Snap the clip closed over the threaded portion of the rod.
8. Install the lock cylinder rod.
9. Install the inside handle rods to the handle.
10. Install the inside handle rods into the anti rattle clip.
11. Inspect the system for proper operation.
12. Install the front door water deflector.
13. Install the front door inner trim panel.