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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firefly (Canada) 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Door Lock Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 352151 Size: SH
  1. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement .
  3. Remove the 2 screws that retain the rear guide channel.
  4. Remove the rear guide channel from the vehicle.
  5. Disconnect the joint (1) and remove the outside handle rod (2).

    6. Object Number: 352194 Size: SH
  6. Remove the following components from the door lock assembly (2):
    7. • The inside handle rod
    • The lock rod
  7. Remove the 3 screws and the door lock assembly (2) from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 352194 Size: SH
  1. Install the door lock assembly (2) to the door. Secure the assembly with 3 screws.
  2. Install the following components to the door lock assembly (2):
    3. • The inside handle rod
    • The lock rod

    Object Number: 352196 Size: SH
  3. Install the outside handle rod (1) to the joint (2) of the outside handle.

    4. Object Number: 352199 Size: MH

    Important: The door lock may not operate correctly if the push rod play is not within specifications.

  4. Test the play of the push rod (2) by operating the outside door handle. If the push rod play is not within specification, repair or replace the defective component.
  5. Adjust the push rod to a play of 0.1-1.5 mm (0.004-0.06 in).
  6. Confirm the following conditions:
    7. • The door does not open when locked.
    • The door opens when unlocked.
  7. Install the rear guide channel. Secure the channel with the 2 screws.
  8. Push the weatherstrip into the lower end of the rear guide channel.
  9. Install the rear window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement .
  10. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .