GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Outside Handle and Lock Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the window to the full up position.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 276381 Size: SH
  3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the door outside handle rod (2) from the door lock actuator.

    5. Object Number: 276383 Size: SH
  5. Remove the door lock cylinder rod from the front door lock cylinder (4).

    6. Object Number: 276381 Size: SH
  6. Remove the door outside handle bolts (3).
  7. Remove the door outside handle (1).
  8. Remove the door inside locking rod from the door outside handle.

    9. Object Number: 276383 Size: SH
  9. Remove the door lock cylinder (4) by removing the retaining clip.
  10. Remove the door lock cylinder gasket (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 276383 Size: SH
  1. Install the door lock cylinder gasket (3).
  2. Install the door lock cylinder (4) by installing the retaining clip.
  3. Install the door inside locking rod to the door outside handle (1).

    4. Object Number: 276381 Size: SH
  4. Install the door outside handle (1).
  5. Install the door outside handle bolts (3).
  6. Place the door outside handle in the closed position.

    7. Push the lower end of the door outside handle rod into the retainer on the door lock actuator. Close the retainer.


    Object Number: 276383 Size: SH
  7. Install the door lock cylinder rod to the front door lock cylinder (4).
  8. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .