REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

See Figure 1

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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  2. Remove the door panel and watershield. Remove the service hole cover.
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  3. Disconnect the door outside opening linkage. Remove the two mounting bolts and remove the door handle if in need of replacement.
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Fig. Fig. 1: Power door lock control system component locations

  1. Disconnect the lock cylinder control linkage.
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  2. Remove the lock knob and the child protector lock lever knob.
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  3. Remove the lock assembly retaining screws and remove the door lock. If equipped with power locks, disconnect the electrical harness.
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  4. To remove the lock cylinder, remove the lock cylinder retaining clip and pull the cylinder from the door.
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To install:
  1. Coat all the door lock sliding surfaces with multi-purpose grease.
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  2. Install the outside handle with the two retaining bolts, if removed.
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  3. Install the door lock solenoid linkage to the door lock.
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  4. Connect the link to the outside handle.
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  5. Install the lock knob and the child protector lock lever knob.
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  6. Install the door opening control link tighten the mounting bolts to 48 inch lbs. (5 Nm).
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  7. Install the door lock cylinder control linkage.
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  8. Install the door panel and watershield.
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  9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
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