Front Side Door Lock Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saturn Sky and 2008 Pontiac Solstice. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Front Door Lock & Screws

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedures Remove the interior trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement . Remove the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
1	Screw, Front Side Door Lock (Qty: 3) Tip: Disconnect the lock cylinder and outside handle rod from the lock assembly. Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Lock Assembly, Front Side Door Tip: Release the door lock cable retainers from the door. Disconnect the door lock electrical connector.

Callout

Component Name

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the interior trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .

Screw, Front Side Door Lock (Qty: 3)
Tip: Disconnect the lock cylinder and outside handle rod from the lock assembly.

Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

Lock Assembly, Front Side Door
Tip:

Release the door lock cable retainers from the door.
Disconnect the door lock electrical connector.