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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2001 🢒 L100/L200/LW200 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 893673 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Pull back the upper weatherstrip from the rear of the window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
  4. Remove the lower rear window run channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Channel Replacement .
  5. Remove the manual lock rod.

    6. Object Number: 885935 Size: SH
  6. Remove the inside door handle with the actuator rod from the latch mechanism.
  7. Use a permanent marker to mark the lock cylinder rod to latch mechanism relationship for correct reinstallation.
  8. Remove the latch/lock mechanism from the door.
  9. Slide the lock rod off the lock cylinder arm.
  10. Remove the power door lock electrical connector and the 2 actuator rods from the latch mechanism.
  11. Remove the screws from the latch.
  12. Remove the latch with the lock rod from the door.
  13. Remove the lock rod from the latch mechanism.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 893673 Size: SH
  1. Position the latch mechanism to the door.
  2. Install the lock rod to the lock cylinder.
  3. Install the power door lock electrical connector to the latch mechanism.

    4. Object Number: 893702 Size: SH
  4. Install the actuator rod from the outside door handle to the latch mechanism.
  5. Install the lock cylinder rod to the latch mechanism.

    6. Object Number: 893673 Size: SH
  6. Install the screws latch mechanism.

    7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Tighten the top screw first, the bottom screw second, and the middle screw last.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the manual lock rod.
  9. Install the lower rear window run channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Channel Replacement .
  10. Install the weatherstrips around the upper door rear frame. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
  11. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  12. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  13. Inspect the door for proper operation