Rear Side Door Lock Actuator Replacement. Pontiac Sun Runner - 2WD (Canada) 1998

For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the screws and the door trim support bracket from the door.
3. Peel the water deflector (1) from the door.
4. Unclip the rear side door outside handle rod retainer (1).
5. Remove the outside handle rod (2) from the outside door handle.
6. Remove the door lock knob rod from the door lock knob linkage.
7. Unclip the inside door handle rod from the inside door handle rod guides.
8. Unclip the door lock electrical connector from the rear door.
9. Disconnect the door lock actuator electrical connector.
10. Remove the 4 door lock assembly screws.
11. Remove the door lock assembly (4).
12. Remove the 2 door lock actuator screws.
13. Remove the door lock actuator from the door lock assembly (4).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the door lock actuator to the door lock assembly (4). Secure the assembly with the 2 screws.
2. Install the door lock assembly to the door. Secure the door lock (4) with the 4 screws.
3. Install the door lock actuator electrical connector clip to the door.
4. Connect the lock actuator electrical connector.
5. Snap the inside door lock handle rod into the inside door handle rod guides.
6. Install the door lock knob rod to the door lock knob linkage.
7. Position the rear side door outside handle rod (2) to the outside door handle.
8. Close the rear side door outside handle rod retainer (1).
9. Adjust the outside handle rod to the door linkage distance to 0.0-2 mm (0.0-0.08 inch).
10. Inspect the water deflector (1) for tears and holes.
11. In order to repair the tears or holes, use waterproof tape on both sides of the water deflector (1), as needed.
12. Apply adhesive (2) to the back of the water deflector (1).
13. Install the water deflector (1) to the door.
14. Install the door trim support bracket to the door. Secure the bracket with the screws.
15. Install the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .