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

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system If equipped with the SIR side impact system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraints.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the front door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 243220 Size: SH
  5. Remove the front door lock rod from outside handle clip and from the door lock.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 243220 Size: SH
  1. Install the front door lock rod to the door lock and to outside handle clip.
  2. Install the front door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  3. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Install front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Enable the SIR system If equipped with the SIR side impact system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraints.