Door Lock Actuator Replacement for Oldsmobile Aurora 1998

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement or to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .



3. Disconnect the lock actuator electrical connector.
4. Use a 4 mm (3/16 in) drill bit in order to drill out the peel-type rivets.
5. Disconnect the lock rod (3) from the actuator (1).
6. Remove the lock actuator (1).

1. Position the lock actuator (1) in the door.

Important: The handle rod (2) must be inboard of the lock knob rod.

2. Connect the lock rod (3) to the actuator (1).
3. Install new peel-type rivets.
4. Connect the electrical connector.
5. Install the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
6. Install the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement or to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .