Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004)
Rear Door Latch: Service and Repair
Lock Replacement - Rear Door
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear door trim panel.
2. Remove the rear door water deflector.
3. Remove the rivet (1) securing the inside handle rod (2) to the door handle.
4. Remove the inside handle rod and lock rod from the door handle.
5. Remove the screws (1, 2, 3,) securing the lock to the door.
6. Remove the lock rod and the inside handle rod from the retaining clips.
7. Remove the lock from the door with the inside handle rods attached to the lock.