OEM 2001 GMC Safari Door Lock Cylinder

2001 GMC Safari Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rear door handle and door lock cylinder on 2001 GMC Safari?

  A: The process to replace rear door outside handle and lock cylinder requires users to start by removing trim panel and access cover before taking out water deflector. After that, you should pull the control rod away from the outside handle after loosening the clip anchor from its hole whilst moving the clip away from the lever. The next step involves taking out the outside handle nuts followed by removing the handle together with disconnecting the license lamp wiring and finally taking off the license plate housing bolts and housing. The procedure to remove the lock cylinder control rod involves using the previous method for outside handle removal with the door lock shield also eliminated. Lock the vehicle then detach the lock cylinder retainer and lock cylinder. First install the clip to the lock cylinder followed by the lock cylinder onto the door before mounting the lock cylinder retainer. After connecting the control rod to its position in the lock cylinder through the clip you must reinstall the door lock shield and license plate housing by following these installation steps. Tighten all housing and license lamp bolts to 4 nm (35 lb.in). You must mount the clip onto the outside handle before connecting it to the door while tightening down the outside handle nuts to 7 nm (62 lb.in.). You should finish the installation by attaching the outside handle to the clip then hooking the control rod to it and afterwards replacing the water deflector along with reinstalling the trim panel. The assembly and installation process of the cylinder requires coating the lock case interior along with the cylinder keyway using either gmp/n12346241 or canadianp/n10953474 lubricant.