GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1997 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 243430 Size: SH
  4. Remove all the outside door handle rods.

    5. Object Number: 243428 Size: SH
  5. Remove the outside door handle nuts.
  6. Remove the outside door handle and gasket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 243428 Size: SH
  1. Install the outside door handle and gasket.
  2. Install the outside door handle nuts.

    3. Object Number: 243430 Size: SH
  3. Install the outside door handle rods.

    4. Important: Check to ensure rear door outside handle has no play. If adjustment is needed, use the adjuster located at the base of release rod.

  4. Install the inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
  5. Install the door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  6. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .