Lock Replacement - Front Door

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT:
^ 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.

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Removal Procedure:

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.

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Removal Procedure:

6. Remove the rods from the anti rattle clip.

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Removal Procedure:

7. Remove the screws (1) (2) (3) securing the lock to the door.

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Removal Procedure:

8. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Removal Procedure:

9. Remove the lock with the inside handle rods attached from the door.

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Removal Procedure:

10. Remove the inside handle rods from the lock.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Removal Procedure:

1. Install the inside handle rods to the lock.
2. Install a new clip to the lock.

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Installation Procedure:

3. Position the lock to the door and install the electrical connectors.

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Installation Procedure:

4. Position the lock to the door with the inside handle rods and electrical connectors attached.

IMPORTANT: Use prior to the fastener installation Loctite� Blue, GM P/N 12345382 or the equivalent.

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Installation Procedure:

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).

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Installation Procedure:

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.

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Installation Procedure:

8. Install the lock cylinder rod.

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Installation Procedure:

9. Install the inside handle rods to the handle.

Lock Replacement: Front Door - Installation Procedure:

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.