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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Vehicle DTC Information 🢒 Rear Door Lock Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1218222 Size: SH
  3. Remove the rivet (1) securing the inside handle rod (2) to the door handle.
  4. Remove the inside handle rod and lock rod from the door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 315760 Size: SH
  5. Remove the screws (1, 2, 3,) securing the lock to the door.
  6. Remove the lock rod and the inside handle rod from the retaining clips.
  7. Remove the lock from the door with the inside handle rods attached to the lock.

    8. Object Number: 1218256 Size: SH
  8. Remove the rod from the outside door handle.

    9. Object Number: 1218225 Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1).
  10. Remove the inside handle rod and lock rod from the lock (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1218225 Size: SH
  1. Install the inside handle rod and lock rod to the lock (2).
  2. Install the door lock in position through the access hole in the door inner panel.
  3. Connect the electrical connectors (1).

    4. Object Number: 315760 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the door lock screws in the proper fastener tightening sequence. First the top screw (1), then the bottom (2) and lastly the middle screw (3).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the door lock screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install a new outside handle rod-to-lock clip onto the door lock lever.
  6. Position the outside door handle rod in the clip in order to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle.

    7. Object Number: 1223874 Size: SH
  7. Install the clip cover closed over the threaded outside door handle rod.
  8. Install the inside handle rod and lock rod to the door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
  9. Install the clips to secure the inside handle rod and lock rod to the door handle.
  10. Install the retaining clips to the handle rod and lock rod.
  11. Inspect the lock system for proper operation.
  12. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  13. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .