Inspection Process

(Right side shown, Left side similar)

1. Remove the garnish at the top of the door trim panel.

2. Remove the inside door handle using J-42506.

3. Remove the door trim panel.

4. Partially remove the water deflector.

5. Remove the bolts (three) from the lock plate.





6. With light pressure push outward on the latch plate and look through the hole in the inner panel. See arrow in figure 1.

7. Inspect the actuator date code located directly below the part number on the side of the actuator, to determine if actuator replacement is needed. The date code consists of three parts:

^ Juan date: example: 118 = the 118th day of the calendar year (i.e. April 28, 2001)

^ Calendar Year: example: 01 = 2001, 00 = 2000

^ Production Shift example: A = 1st shift: B = 2nd shift

If the date code is 118-01-A or greater, replacement is not required. If the date code is 117-01-A or less (including any date code with 00" for calendar year), replace the actuator. If replacement is required, follow the Replacement Procedure.

8. If replacement is not required, torque the bolts to the lock plate following the torque sequence to 10 Nm (89 lb. in.). See step 13 and figure 6 of Replacement Procedure.

9. Reinstall the water deflector.

10. Remove and replace the thirteen trim panel fasteners.

11. Reinstall the door trim panel.

12. Reinstall the garnish molding at the top of the door trim panel.

13. Install the GM Recall Identification Label.