GM 25843196
Lock, Front Driver Side

The replacement of a front side door latch begins with positioning the window entirely up then removing the door trim panel and water deflector. When equipped with a door latch and lock cylinder rod the technician must first remove the rod from the latch followed by opening the clip to disconnect the outside Door Handle rod from the door latch. The first step is to extract both rod guide components by removing the lock knob rod from the rod guide and taking away the inside handle rod from the rod guide. Start by detaching the door latch screws before removing the door component along with its inside Door Handle rod and lock rod. You should disconnect the electrical connector by unlocking its connector with a small flat bladed tool then remove both rods from the door latch. Connect the inside Door Handle rod and lock rod to the door latch as your first step and secure the electrical connector after that. Place the door latch within the door opening while connecting the locking rod to the latch portion before tightening the screws to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Insert the outside Door Handle rod into the latch clip while closing the clip. Read the instructions on the rod guide to install the lock knob rod next while also inserting the inside handle rod into the rod guide. Check the operation of the door handles and lock cylinder and door latch before placing back the water deflector and door trim panel.

The first step for front side door latch replacement requires positioning your window at full up. The beginning of repairs starts with removing the door trim panel together with the water deflector. Follow these steps to disconnect the lock cylinder rod from the door latch when equipped and unscrew the outside Door Handle rod from the door latch by removing the clip. The rod guide holds two components: the lock knob rod needs removing along with the inside handle rod. Climb through the door entry after removing its screws then pull the door latch from its mounting position while keeping the inside Door Handle rod and lock rod connected. Apply a flat small tool beneath the electrical connector lock to unlock it before disconnecting the connector. First fit both the inside Door Handle rod and lock rod onto the door latch before installing the electrical connector. After inserting the door latch into the door you should install the lock cylinder rod onto the door latch and tighten its screws to 10 nm (89 lb in) torque. When installing place the outside Door Handle rod into the latch clip until it closes on the clip. The lock knob rod should be directed into the rod guide before joining the inside handle rod with the rod guide . Execute a door function check of all door handles alongside lock cylinder and door latch before rehanging the water deflector and door trim panel.

Check for proper operation of the outside door handle.

Check for proper operation of the door handles, lock cylinder, and door latch.

Begin by removing the door trim panel, door module, inside door handle, and water deflector.

Remove the door latch screws and take out the door latch with the inside door handle rod and lock rod still attached.

Inspect the outside door handle for proper operation.

Remove the lock knob rod and the inside handle rod.