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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Place window in the full up position.

    2. Object Number: 442403 Size: SH
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
  4. Peel back the water deflector far enough to access the door latch. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 507065 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) from the door latch by opening the clip (2).

    6. Object Number: 508133 Size: SH
  6. Remove the E-clip (3) on the lock cylinder to remove the lock rod and arm (2) from the outside door handle.

    7. Object Number: 442403 Size: SH
  7. Remove the window run channel bolt and move the window run channel aside.
  8. Remove the fasteners from the door latch.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  10. Remove the door latch from the door with the inside door handle, lock rod, and lock cylinder rods attached.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 442403 Size: SH
  1. Install the inside door handle, lock rod and lock cylinder rods to door latch.
  2. Install the door latch into the door.
  3. Connect the electrical connectors.

    4. 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 latch fasteners.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the window run channel bolt.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 105412 Size: SH
  6. Install outside door handle rod (1).
    7. • Push the rod (1) upwards.
    • Insert the rod into the clip (2) on the door latch assembly.
    •  Close the clip (2).

    Object Number: 508133 Size: SH
  7. Install the lock cylinder rod and arm (2) to the lock cylinder.
  8. Install the E-clip (3).
  9. Install the inside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .

    10. Important: Check for the proper operation of the door handles and lock cylinder before installing the water deflector and the door trim panel.

  10. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  11. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .