Front Side Door Lock Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Side Door Lock & Fasteners

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Place the door window in the full up position. Remove the front side door window rear channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement .
1	Front Side Door Lock Fastener (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Disconnect both linkage lever clip and lock cylinder rod. Disconnect the door lock electrical connector. Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Front Side Door Lock Procedure Install the front side door outside handle rod. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment . NOTE: In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, latch, outside handle, handle bracket and cover/cap shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral latch clip to outside handle rod. Integral latch clip shall be in the full up position while securing to outside handle rod. Ensure that the locking system is working properly before installing the door trim.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Place the door window in the full up position.
Remove the front side door window rear channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement .

Front Side Door Lock Fastener (Qty: 3)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Disconnect both linkage lever clip and lock cylinder rod.
Disconnect the door lock electrical connector.

Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in)

Front Side Door Lock
Procedure
Install the front side door outside handle rod. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment .

NOTE: In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, latch, outside handle, handle bracket and cover/cap shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral latch clip to outside handle rod. Integral latch clip shall be in the full up position while securing to outside handle rod. Ensure that the locking system is working properly before installing the door trim.