GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Riviera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Lock Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure
  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. Object Number: 284136 Size: SH
  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).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 284136 Size: SH
  1. Position the lock actuator (1) in the door.

    2. 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 .