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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2002 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 507065 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) from the door latch by opening the clip (2) on the door latch.

    6. Object Number: 442401 Size: SH
  6. Remove the door latch fasteners.
  7. Remove the door latch with the inside door handle latch and lock rods attached.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the handle and lock rods from the door latch.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 442401 Size: SH
  1. Install the inside door handle and lock rods to the door latch.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.
  3. Install the door latch into the door.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the door latch fasteners.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 105412 Size: SH
  5. Connect the outside door handle latch rod to the door latch.
    6. 5.1. Insert the rod (1) into the clip (2) on the door latch assembly.
    5.2. Close the clip.
  6. Install the inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .

    7. Important: Inspect for the proper operation of the door handles before installing the water deflector and the door trim panel.

  7. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  8. Install the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  9. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .