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Lock Replacement - Rear Door

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to repair a faulty door lock. Replace the lock.

The door locks use the fork bolt lock design which includes a safety interlock feature. The door is secured in a closed position when the door lock fork bolt engages the striker. Rotate the lock knob rearward to unlock the door from the inside.

Removal Procedure

Lock Replacement: Rear Door - Removal Procedure:




1. Remove the trim panel.
2. Remove the door water deflector.
3. Remove the outside handle rod from the lock. Cut the lock rod clip with a pair of side cutters. Unscrew and discard the remainder of the clip from the rod.

Lock Replacement: Rear Door - Removal Procedure:




4. Remove the rods from the inner door handle.

Lock Replacement: Rear Door - Removal Procedure:




5. Remove the rods from the anti rattle clip.

Lock Replacement: Rear Door - Removal Procedure:




6. Remove the screws (1,2 and 3) securing the lock to the rear door.

Lock Replacement: Rear Door - Removal Procedure:




7. Reposition the lock

Lock Replacement: Rear Door - Removal Procedure:




8. Disconnect the electrical connector(s).
9. Remove the rear door lock with the inside handle rods attached.
10. Remove the inside handle rods from the lock.

Installation Procedure

Lock Replacement: Rear Door - Installation Procedure:




1. Install the inside handle rods to the lock.
2. Install a new clip to the lock.

Lock Replacement: Rear Door - Installation Procedure:




3. Position the door lock to the door.
4. Install the door lock electrical connectors.

Lock Replacement: Rear Door - Installation Procedure:




5. Install the lock to the door.

IMPORTANT: Use Loctite(R) Blue GM P/N 123453852 or the equivalent prior to the fastener installation.

6. Loosely install the three screws (1) (2) (3) mounting the door lock.

Tighten
Tighten the door lock screws in sequence (1,2, 3) to 10 N.m(89 lb in).

Lock Replacement: Rear Door - Installation Procedure:




7. Install the inside handle rods into the anti raffle clip.

Lock Replacement: Rear Door - Installation Procedure:




8. Position the outside handle rod in the new clip eliminating the free play from the handle.
9. Snap the clip closed over the threaded portion of the rod.

Lock Replacement: Rear Door - Installation Procedure:




10. Install the outside handle rod.
11. Install the rear door water deflector.
12. Install the rear door inner trim panel.