Lock Replacement - Front Door

Lock Replacement - Front Door (Monte Carlo)

Removal Procedure

1. Position the window completely up.




2. Remove the front door trim panel.
3. Remove the front door water deflector.
4. Remove the inner energy absorber.
5. Remove the front door inside handle rods from the front door inside handle.
6. Remove the window channel retainer screw.
7. Remove the window channel from the door.
8. Remove the clip securing the inside handle rods to the door.
9. Remove the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.




10. Remove the screws (1, 2, 3) securing the lock to the front door.
11. Remove the front door lock from the front door with the inside door handle rods attached to the lock.
12. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
13. Remove the front door inside door handle rods from the front door lock.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the front door inside handle rods to the lock.
2. Install the front door lock in the position through the access hole in the front door inner panel.
3. Connect the electrical connectors.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

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




5. Install a NEW front door outside handle rod-to-lock clip onto the front door lock lever.

1. Position the front door outside door handle rod in the clip to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle.
2. Install the clip cover closed over the threaded outside door handle rod.

6. Install the clip to the front door inside handle rods.
7. Install the handle rods to the handle.
8. Install the window channel in the door.
9. Install the window channel retainer screw.

Tighten the door lock screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

10. Install the inner energy absorber.
11. Install the front door water deflector.
12. Install the front door trim panel.
13. Inspect the lock system for the proper operation.