Skylark V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
Connecting Rods and Push Rods
DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS OF LOCK ASSEMBLY
Remove or Disconnect
1. Door trim panel.
2. Enough door water deflector to access lock actuator.
3. Lower window run channel.
4. Door outside handle and lock cylinder.
5. Door inside handle.
6. Door lock actuator Torx(R) screws.
7. Door lock actuator.
Install or Connect
1. Push up on outside lock rod lever and pull on inside lock handle lever until lock assembly is in the full open position.
2. Push lock switch teeth fully towards the actuating arm so teeth will mesh correctly with teeth on lock assembly when installed.
3. Verify the actuating arm rubber bumper is on actuating arm.
4. Install actuating arm and bumper is on actuating arm.
5. Align lock switch teeth to gear tooth forkbolt.
6. Lock assembly Torx(R) screws.
7. Manually operate lock assembly by pushing inward on fork bolt until it clicks into fully closed position. Lock must operate to fully closed position
without any interference.
8. Door lock actuator wire harness.
9. Door lock actuator.
10. Door lock actuator Torx(R) screws.
Tighten
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Screw to 4.5 N.m (39.8 lbs. in.).
11. Test operation of actuator and door lock switch.
12. Door inside handle.
13. Door outside handle and lock cylinder.
14. Lower window run channel.
15. Door water deflector.
16. Door trim panel.
