Front Side Door Locking Rod Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Trax and 2018 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door latch. Refer to Front Side Door Latch Replacement .
1	Front Side Door Lock Rod Procedure Place the window in the full up position. Remove the water deflector. Transfer components as necessary. In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, lock, outside handle, handle bracket and cover/cap shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral lock clip to outside handle rod. Integral lock clip shall be in the full up position while securing to outside handle rod. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment . NOTE: Inspect the door lock system for proper operation before installing the door trim.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door latch. Refer to Front Side Door Latch Replacement .

Front Side Door Lock Rod

Procedure

Place the window in the full up position.
Remove the water deflector.
Transfer components as necessary.
In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, lock, outside handle, handle bracket and cover/cap shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral lock clip to outside handle rod. Integral lock clip shall be in the full up position while securing to outside handle rod. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment .

NOTE:

Inspect the door lock system for proper operation before installing the door trim.