GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Buick
🢒
2003
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Park Avenue
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Body and Accessories
🢒
Wiring Systems
🢒 Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
.
Remove the water deflector. Refer to
Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
.
Remove the outside door handle. Refer to
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
.
Remove the E-clip retaining the lock cylinder arm to the lock cylinder.
Remove the lock cylinder arm.
Spread the omega clip (3) retaining the lock cylinder to the door handle (1).
Remove the lock cylinder (2) from the door handle (1).
Ensure that the lock cylinder gasket is not damaged.
Installation Procedure
Install the gasket into the outside door handle.
Snap the lock cylinder (2) into the outside door handle (1).
Install the outside door handle. Refer to
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
.
Install the water deflector. Refer to
Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
.
Install the door trim panel. Refer to
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
.