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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 SL1/SC1 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Lock Rod/Handle Rod Replacement - Rear Door

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 860995 Size: SH
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement . The outer panel is removed in the illustration to show the location.
  2. Cycle the window to the full up position.
  3. Partially remove the water deflector to access the openings in the door structure.
  4. Remove the rods as required.

Installation Procedure

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

    Important: To adjust the rods, it is necessary to remove all of the tension on all of the components. Turn the rod adjustment end until it will insert into the retention clip with no tension on the assembled components.

  1. Install the rods.
  2. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .