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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Front Door Locking Rod
    GM943602Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Connect the inside handle rod and lock button rod to the latch.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Front Door Latch Fasteners
    GM943610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the door latch with the inside handle rod and the lock rod attached through the lock rod pass-through hole into the door structure.
  3. Connect the lock cylinder rod into the latch by rotating the latch to engage the rod.
  4. Install the door latch screws in the order shown.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Tighten the top screw first, the bottom screw second, and the middle screw last.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

  6. Adjust the outside handle rod to freely enter the clamshell-style retainer clip in the door latch and secure into place.
  7. Connect the inside handle rod and lock rod into the guide clips in the door structure.
  8. Connect the door latch electrical connector, if equipped.
  9. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  10. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  11. Inspect the door for proper operation.
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