Front Side Door Outside Handle Housing Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Side Door Outside Handle Housing Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the interior trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement . Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
1	Front Outside Door Handle Housing Bolt Access Plug NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tip: Use a plastic flat-blade tool to move. Tighten: 7 N.m (62 lb in)
2	Front Outside Door Handle Housing Bolt Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
3	Front Outside Door Handle Housing Bolt Tip: Remove the rear door lock handle rod
4	Front Outside Door Handle Housing Procedure Use a small flat bladed tool to lift the electrical connector lock and disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the housing through opening in the inner panel. Transfer the lock cylinder to the new housing.