Front Side Door Lock Replacement (Monte Carlo)

Front Side Door Lock Replacement (Monte Carlo)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front door trim panel.
2. Remove the front door water deflector.
3. Remove the front door inside handle rods from the front door inside handle.
4. Remove the clip securing the front door inside handle rods to the front door.
5. Remove the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.




6. Remove the screws (1) securing the lock to the front door.
7. Remove the lock from the front door with the inside handle rods attached to the lock.
8. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
9. Remove the front door inside handle rods from the 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.

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

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




5. Install a NEW 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 front door outside door handle.
2. Install the clip cover closed over the threaded front door outside door handle rod.

6. Install the clip to the front door inside handle rods.
7. Install the front door handle rods to the handle.
8. Install the front door water deflector.
9. Install the front door trim panel.
10. Inspect the door lock system for the proper operation.