Replacement Procedure

(Right side shown, Left side similar)





1 Remove the electrical connectors from the actuators. Refer to (1) in figure 2.

2. Remove the lock rod from the latch plate assembly. Refer to (2) in figure 2.

3. Disconnect the lock rod from the center of the door so the rod can be moved to the side. Refer to (2) in figure 2.

4. Remove the bolts (four) from the latch.

5. Rotate the latch plate counter clockwise slightly and rearward to remove the latch plate.

6. Remove the outside handle cable from the latch plate.





7. Drill the rivets from the actuator. Refer to arrows in figure 3.





8 Replace the rivets in the same direction as they were removed. See figure 4.

9. Replace the lock rod retainer.

10. Install the outside cable to the latch plate.

11. Reinstall the latch plate and hand tighten the bolts.





12. Torque the bolts to the latch following the torque sequence to 10 Nm (89 lb. in.). See figure 5.





13. Torque the bolts to the lock plate following the torque sequence to 10 Nm (89 lb. in.). See figure 6.

14. Reinstall the lock rod to the lock plate and the lock rod retainer.

15. Reinstall the electrical connectors.





16. Important: Before the door trim is reinstalled close the latch at the rear of the door with a screwdriver. Look through the small oval hole just above the door handle and rotate the door handle rearward. Just before the lever gets to the stop (see arrow in figure 7) the latch should open. If the latch does not open, a slight bend to shorten the rod (see arrows in figure 8) will be necessary.

17. Reinstall the water deflector.

18. Remove and replace the thirteen trim panel fasteners.

19. Reinstall the door trim panel.

20. Reinstall the garnish molding at the top of the door trim panel.

21. Install the GM Recall Identification Label.