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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1999 🢒 Firefly (Canada) 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Lock Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 352151 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear door 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 window channel.
  4. Remove the rear window channel from the vehicle.
  5. Disconnect the door lock electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the clip (1), and remove the outside handle rod (2).

    7. Object Number: 352194 Size: SH
  7. Remove the following components from the rear side door lock:
    8. • The inside handle rod
    • The lock rod
  8. Remove the door lock (2) from the rear door by removing the 4 screws.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 352194 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear side door lock (2) to the rear door. Secure the lock with the 4 screws.
  2. Install the following components to the door lock:
    3. • The inside handle rod
    • The lock rod

    Object Number: 637989 Size: SH
  3. Install the outside handle rod (2) to the clip (1) of the outside handle.

    4. Object Number: 352199 Size: MH
  4. Check 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 inoperative part.
  5. Adjust the push rod play to a range of 0.1-1.5 mm (0.004-0.06 in).
  6. Confirm the following actions:
    7. • The door does not open when the door is locked.
    • The door opens when the door is unlocked.
  7. Install the rear window channel. Secure the channel with the 2 screws.
  8. Install the rear door window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement .
  9. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .