The door lock in the 2001 Cavalier actuates the locking mechanism inside the door bar meeting by using a rod to push or pull the actuating lever. Over duration the lock cylinder and catch meeting Testament wear to the mark they no longer assistance and need replacement. Indivisible door locks are available, on the other hand it is a congenial thought to convert the door locks as a locate so that single one explanation is required to ajar either door.
Instructions
1. Roll the window up completely. Disconnect the rejection battery cable from the battery using an 8 mm wrench. Levy the cable aside so it cannot build unexpected contact with the battery proclaim. This Testament prevent unwanted voltage spikes in the Cavalier's electrical operation during the repair.
6. Slip the senile lock from the door by pulling it concluded the outside door skin. Slip the new lock into the door and replace the retaining clip.
3. Remove the two arm rest screws and four lower door panel screws using a Phillips screwdriver. Slide a retaining clip factor last the door panel, and pry the door panel retainers loose from the door frame. Pull away on the panel to fully Proceeds the retaining clips from the door.
4. Pull away on the backside limit of the door panel and slide the panel up to remove it from the top of the door frame. Unplug the electrical connectors for the capability window and authority door lock switches from inside the door panel. Assign the door panel aside.
5. Rotate the lock rod retaining clip to unsnap it from the lock rod. Pull the rod from the lock lever. Pull the door lock retaining clip, which attaches the lock meeting to the absent of the door, from the lock using a pliers.
2. Remove the screw that attaches the side mirror trim insert to the door frame, using a limited Phillips screwdriver. Pull the trim comprehend elsewhere from the door frame and remove the inadequate Allen-head screw that secures the mirror's directional driver's seat boss. Slid the authority switch away of the trim embrace and settle the trim cover aside. Reinstall the lock rod into the lock rod retaining clip and rotate the retaining clip until it snaps onto the lock rod. Plug the electrical connectors back into the switch assemblies.
7. Operate the door lock using the new key several times to verify it actuates the door lock before reinstalling the inside door panel. Slip the door panel onto the top of the door frame, and position the retaining clips on the back of the panel over the holes in the door frame. Push the door firmly against the door frame to secure the retaining clips to the door.
8. Reinstall the door panel retaining screws. Reinstall the outside mirror directional control into the trim cover and reinstall the trim cover. Repeat the procedure for the remaining door. Reinstall the negative battery cable, and verify the power door locks work properly.
