Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2002)
Tailgate Release Handle: Service and Repair
Handle and Lock Cylinder - Rear Door Outside
Handle and Lock Cylinder - Rear Door Outside
New lock cylinders are available as replacement parts. If the door lock cylinders require replacement for any reason, apply a coating of lubricant. Use
GM P/N 12346241 or the equivalent, inside the lock case and the cylinder keyway prior to assembling and installing the cylinder.
Refer toBinding Lock Cylinders (See: Locks/Door Locks/Service and Repair/Procedures) in Doors in order to repair a binding lock cylinder. Refer to
Key and Lock Cylinder Coding (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Key & Lock Cylinder Coding) in General
Information in order to code a new lock cylinder.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the trim panel and the access cover. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors) (See: Interior Moulding /
Trim/Console/Service and Repair/Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54) (See: Interior
Moulding / Trim/Console/Service and Repair/Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54)) .
2. Remove the Water Deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement (See: Doors, Hood and Trunk/Doors/Rear Door/Rear Door Panel/Service
and Repair) .
3. Use the following procedure in order to remove the control rod from the outside handle:
1. Pry the clip anchor out of the hole.
2. Push the clip away from the lever.
3. Pull the rod (1) and the clip away from the lever.
4. Remove the outside handle nuts.
5. Remove the outside handle.
6. Disconnect the license lamp wiring.
7. Remove the license plate housing bolts.
8. Remove the license plate housing.
9. Remove the door lock shield.
