Rear Door Lock Replacement

Rear Door Lock Replacement (Impala)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement. Service and Repair
2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Impala) (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the rear door outside handle rod from the lock.




4. Remove the rear door inside handle rods at the rear door handle.
5. Remove the clip securing the rear door inside handle rods from the rear door.
6. Remove the rear door lock screws (1).
7. Remove the rear door lock from the rear door with the rear door inside handle rods attached to the lock.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector(s).
9. Remove the rear door inside handle rods from the rear door lock.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the rear door inside handle rods to the lock.
2. Install the rear door lock in position through the access hole in the rear door inner panel.
3. Connect the electrical connectors.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the rear door lock screws in the proper fastener tightening sequence as shown in graphic: top (1), bottom (2), middle (3).

Tighten the rear door lock screws to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

5. Install a NEW outside handle rod-to-lock clip onto the rear door lock lever.

1. Position the rear door outside door handle rod in the clip to eliminate any free play in the rear door outside door handle.
2. Install the clip cover closed over the threaded rear door outside door handle rods.

6. Install the clip to the rear door inside handle rods.
7. Install the rear door inside handle rods to the rear door inside door handle.
8. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Impala) (Service and Repair).
9. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement. Service and Repair
10. Inspect the lock system for proper operation.