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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003MALIBU V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSPOWER LOCKSSERVICE AND REPAIRLOCKING SYSTEM MODULE REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR
2003 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J
Locking System Module Replacement - Front Door
2003 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Locking System Module Replacement - Front Door
LOCKING SYSTEM MODULE REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front door water deflector.
2. Remove the front door window.
3. Remove the front door system locking module nuts.
4. Remove the front door system locking module bolt.
5. Remove the front door system locking module screw.
6. Remove the front door lock screws.
7. Remove the front door system locking module from the front door to gain access to the front door lock.
8. Disconnect the front door outside handle lock rods from the front door lock.
9. Disconnect the electrical harness from the front door system locking module and position aside.
10. Remove the front door system locking module from the door.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the front door system locking module to the front door.
2. Connect the front door outside handle lock rods to the front door lock.
3. Connect the electrical harness to the front door system locking module.
4. Position the front door lock to the inside of the front door and align the front door system locking module to the studs on the front door.
5. Install the front door system locking module nuts.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
6. Install the front door system locking module bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
7. Install the front door system locking module screw.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
8. Install the front door lock screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
9. Install the front door window.
10. Install the front door water deflector.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front door water deflector.
2. Remove the front door window.
3. Remove the front door system locking module nuts.
4. Remove the front door system locking module bolt.
5. Remove the front door system locking module screw.
6. Remove the front door lock screws.
7. Remove the front door system locking module from the front door to gain access to the front door lock.
8. Disconnect the front door outside handle lock rods from the front door lock.
9. Disconnect the electrical harness from the front door system locking module and position aside.
10. Remove the front door system locking module from the door.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the front door system locking module to the front door.
2. Connect the front door outside handle lock rods to the front door lock.
3. Connect the electrical harness to the front door system locking module.
4. Position the front door lock to the inside of the front door and align the front door system locking module to the studs on the front door.
5. Install the front door system locking module nuts.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
6. Install the front door system locking module bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
7. Install the front door system locking module screw.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
8. Install the front door lock screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
9. Install the front door window.
10. Install the front door water deflector.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.