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Lock Rod Adjustment - Sliding Door

  1. Open the sliding door 5 cm (2 in).
  2. Connect the rear of the lock rod to the latch.
  3. Connect the front of the lock rod to front latch assembly.
  4. Adjust the barrel nut until the edge of the nut is between the center and the rear edge of the retaining clip.
  5. Verify that the inside door handle and the outside door handle operate correctly.
  6. Verify that the powersliding door operates correctly.
  7. Repeat the adjustment, as needed.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Lock Rod
    G01531775Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.