For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Move the seat to the forward position, with the seat back also tilted forward.
- Disconnect the battery.
- Remove the door sill trim. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement.
- Remove the B-pillar trim panel (1). Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement.
- Remove the mastic cover (1) from the door lock access hole in the body.
- Remove the fasteners (1) from the B-Pillar mounted door lock (3).
- Remove the lock (1) from the body access hole.
- Slide the electrical connector lock (1) to the open position, and remove the connector (2) from the door lock.
- Remove the fasteners from rear lock cover securing the cables.
- Unseat the cable sheath ends, and remove the lock cover.
- Remove the cable ends by rotating the cable a quarter turn to disengage from the lock-actuating lever.
- Remove the lock from the vehicle.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Remove the rear cover from the replacement lock.
- Install the cable ends onto the replacement lock by engaging the cable end into the lock-actuating lever, and rotating the cable a quarter turn.
- Seat the cable's sheath into the molded lock cover recess, and install the lock cover fasteners. Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
- Install the electrical connector (2), and slide the connector lock (1) to the seated position on the door lock mechanism.
- Place the lock (1) in the B-Pillar body access hole, aligning the fastener (3) holes to the body.
- Install the fasteners (1) through the cover plate (2) and to the B-Pillar mounted door lock (3) and tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install a new mastic cover (1) over the door lock access hole.
- Reconnect the battery.
- Verify the manual and electrical functions of the lock.
- Install the B-pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement.
- Install the door sill cover. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement.
- Move the seat to the original position.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: The rear release is attached to the lock upper lever. The floor mounted release cable is attached to the lower lever.
| • | Door lock release handle - interior floor mounted |
| • | Door lock release handle - rear compartment mounted |
| • | Door lock release handle - interior door panel push button |
| • | Door lock release handle - exterior door touch pad |
