For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the trim panel. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Remove the upper part of the water deflector (1). Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
- Disconnect the harness from the latch.
- Remove the outside handle rod and the lock cylinder rod from the latch.
- Remove the rivets (1) from the inside handle (2).
- Remove the 3 screws from the lock assembly.
- Remove the following components from the door:
- Remove the inside handle rod and the inside lock rod.
| • | The inside handle (2) |
| • | The rods |
| • | The latch assembly |
Installation Procedure
- Connect the inside handle rod and the inside lock rod to the inside handle.
- Assure the attaching clip is present on the handle before attaching the rods.
- If a clip is damaged or broken, replace with a new clip.
- Observe the purple paint mark that indicates how the rods cross.
- Install the following components to the door:
- Install the 3 screws to the lock assembly.
- Install the rivets (1) to the inside handle (2).
- Ensure the lock rods (3) are secured to the anti-rattle clip (4).
- Install the outside handle rod and the lock cylinder rod to the latch.
- Connect the harness to the latch assembly.
- Install the upper part of the water deflector (1). Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
- Install the trim panel. Refer to one of the following procedures:
Ensure that the purple mark on the sleeveless rod is clearly visible where it crosses the sleeved rod near the rear section of the access hole on the Oldsmobile (2) and inboard of the lock knob rod on the Buick (1).
| • | The inside handle (2) |
| • | The rods |
| • | The latch assembly |
