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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Locking Rod/Bellcrank Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1215076 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the inside locking rod cap (1) and handle rod from the inside door handle.

    4. Object Number: 1215079 Size: SH
  4. Remove the retainer clips from the rods (1).
  5. Remove the rear door lock. Refer to Rear Door Lock Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 1215085 Size: SH
  6. Remove the locking rod from the rear door lock (1).
  7. The bell crank (2) is fastened onto the door frame by a mandrel in the center of the crank. Remove the bell crank by pushing the mandrel through the panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1215079 Size: SH
  1. Hook the locking rod to the rear door lock.
  2. Install the rear door lock. Refer to Rear Door Lock Replacement .
  3. Install the retainer clips to the rods (1).

    4. Object Number: 1215085 Size: SH
  4. Install the bell crank. Reuse the central mandrel (2).
  5. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  6. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 1215076 Size: SH
  7. Install the cap to the exposed lock rod (1).