GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 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 front door panel. Refer to Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement .
  3. Pull back the front door sound insulator at the rear. Refer to Front Side Door Insulator Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the lock rod from the latch mechanism.
  5. Remove the C-clip from the lock cylinder.
  6. Remove the lock cylinder from the outer door panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 892478 Size: SH
  1. Position the lock cylinder to the outer door panel.
  2. Install the C-clip to the lock cylinder.

    3. 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.

  3. Connect the lock rod to the latch mechanism with a new retainer.
  4. Pull back the front door sound insulator. Refer to Front Side Door Insulator Replacement .
  5. Install the outer front door panel. Refer to Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement .
  6. Inspect the lock cylinder for proper operation.