Power Locks: Service and Repair

Door Lock Replacement: Removal Procedure:

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the door trim panel.

Door Lock Replacement: Removal Procedure:

2. Remove the water deflector.

Door Lock Replacement: Removal Procedure:

3. Reconnect the power window switch to the wire harness and raise the door window.
4. Disconnect the switch.

Door Lock Replacement: Removal Procedure:

5. Disconnect the outside handle lock cylinder rod from the lock cylinder lever.

Door Lock Replacement: Removal Procedure:

6. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the lock.
7. Disconnect the outside handle door opening rod from the door lock by opening the non reusable clip using a coolant hose removal tool or by cutting the base of the clip off with a pair of side cutters.
8. Remove the screws from the door lock.

Door Lock Replacement: Removal Procedure:

9. Remove the Inside door handle.

Door Lock Replacement: Removal Procedure:

10. Unclip the rods from the inside handle and the door anti rattle retainer.

Door Lock Replacement: Removal Procedure:

11. Remove the door lock with the inside handle and the outside handle opening rods attached.
12. Remove the rods if not reusing the lock. Note the position of each rod.

Door Lock Replacement: Installation Procedure:

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the inside door handle rods and the lock cylinder rod to the door lock.
If reusing the door lock, install a new non reusable clip in the lock to retain the outside handle door opening rod (a new clip is supplied with a new lock).

Door Lock Replacement: Installation Procedure:

2. Position the door lock to the inside of the door.
3. Install the door lock upper screw.
4. Install the door lock lower screw and the outboard screw.

Tighten
Tighten the door lock screws to 10 N.m 89 lb in.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in General Information.