Front Side Door Lock Replacement

Fig 1: Front Side Door Latch

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement . Remove the front side door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement . Remove the front side door lock cover. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Cover Replacement .
1	Front Side Door Lock Screw (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Remove and DISCARD the screw. Cut the thread. NOTE: Service may offer bolts that are not microencapsulated. If this is the case apply thread lock agent to the bolt. Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Front Side Door Lock Procedure Release the door lock cable retainers from the door. Disconnect the door lock electrical connector. Remove the door lock with the handle housing. Remove the handle and lock rods from the lock. Inspect the lock, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement .
Remove the front side door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
Remove the front side door lock cover. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Cover Replacement .

Front Side Door Lock Screw (Qty: 3)

CAUTION:

Procedure

NOTE:

Service may offer bolts that are not microencapsulated. If this is the case apply thread lock agent to the bolt.

Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)

Front Side Door Lock

Procedure

Release the door lock cable retainers from the door.
Disconnect the door lock electrical connector.
Remove the door lock with the handle housing.
Remove the handle and lock rods from the lock.
Inspect the lock, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment