GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2001 🢒 L300/LW300 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Lock Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 892478 Size: SH
  1. Ensure the window is in the full-up position.
  2. Remove the outer door panel. Refer to Rear Door Outer Panel removal .
  3. Remove the door sound deadener at the rear.
  4. Remove the lock rod from the latch mechanism.
  5. Remove the clip and lock cylinder.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 892478 Size: SH
  1. Install the lock cylinder and clip.

    2. Important: The lock rod retainers used in the door lock levers and mechanisms are not re-usable. The retention characteristics are minimized once a rod is extracted. The retainers must be replaced every time a rod is extracted.

  2. Install the lock rod to the latch mechanism with a new retainer.
  3. Install the door sound deadener at the rear.
  4. Install the outer door panel. Refer to Rear Door Outer Panel installation procedure .
  5. Verify the proper outer door panel fit on all edges, adjacent panels, and to the lock cylinder. Adjust as necessary.
  6. Verify the correct and smooth operation.