Power Door Lock Actuator: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notes.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door.
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Door.




4. Remove the inside door lock rod from the lock assembly (1).
5. Remove the inside door handle rod from the lock assembly (2).




6. Remove the outside door lock rod from the lock assembly (1).
7. Remove the outside door handle rod from the lock assembly (2).
8. Remove the power actuator wiring connector, if equipped.
9. Remove the screws that retain the lock assembly to the door.
10. Remove the lock assembly from the door.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the lock assembly to the door.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Note in Cautions and Notes.

2. Install the screws that retain the lock assembly to the door.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

3. Install the power actuator wiring connector, if equipped.




4. Install the outside door handle rod to the lock assembly (1).
5. Install the outside lock rod to the lock assembly (2).




6. Install the inside door handle rod to the lock assembly (1).
7. Install the inside door lock rod to the lock assembly (2).
8. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Door.
9. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.