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Lock Replacement - Front Door



Lock Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door. Service and Repair




2. Disconnect the front door inside handle rods.
3. Disconnect the front door inside handle rods from the front door inside rod block.




4. Disconnect the front door outside handle rods.




5. Remove the front door lock screws (1, 2, 3).
6. Remove the front door lock from inside the front door.




7. Disconnect the front door lock electrical connectors.
8. Remove the front door inside handle rods from the front door lock.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the front door inside handle rods to the front door lock.
2. Connect the front door lock electrical connectors.
3. Position the front door lock into the front door.




4. Apply Locktite(R) Blue GM P/N 12345382, or Canadian P/N 10953489, or equivalent prior to installing the front door lock screws.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Install the front door lock screws in the correct fastener tightening sequence (top, bottom, middle, 1, 2, 3).

Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





6. Connect the front door outside handle rods.




7. Connect the front door inside handle rods.
8. Connect the front door inside handle rods to the front door inside rod block.
9. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door. Service and Repair