Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the door. When operated, the Express Up/Down Feature allows the door window to move very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.

WARNING:

Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Front Side Door Trim - Remove - Front Side Door Trim Removal and Installation
Route front side door inside handle cable through the hole in the front side door water deflector.
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Front Side Door Water Deflector (1) - Remove
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With the front side door window in the full up position, tape the window to the upper door frame before releasing the window from the window retainers.
Front Side Door Window Regulator Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Reposition the rear section of the front side door window regulator (2).
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Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer (2) - Remove
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Front Side Door Access Hole Plug (1) - Remove

NOTE:

USE HAND TOOLS ONLY. Using a battery operated gun or power tool can BREAK the component.
Around 10 to 12 rotations is enough to allow the front side door lock cylinder bezel to be removed.

Front Side Door Lock Cover Bolt (2) - Loosen
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Pull the front side door outside handle (1) outwards to the open position.
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Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Bezel (1) - Remove
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Disconnect the electrical connector. (1)
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Slide the front side door outside handle (1) rearward and then outwards in a swing motion releasing the rear part of the handle from the front side door outside handle bracket.
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Swing the front part of the front side door outside handle (1) to remove.
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Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Screw (1) - Remove
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Front Side Door Latch Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Front Side Door Latch Bolt (2) - Remove
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Remove the front side door outside handle bracket (1) and the front side door latch (2) as an assembly.
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Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Rod (1) @ Front Side Door Lock Cylinder - Remove
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From the rear of the front side door outside handle bracket, use an appropriate tool to release the front side door lock cylinder from the front side door lock cylinder retainer.
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With the front side door lock cylinder retainer (1) removed, pull the front side door lock cylinder (2) outward, releasing it from the front side door outside handle bracket (3).