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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with the inflatable restraint side impact system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 243191 Size: SH
  4. Slide the inside door handle forward.

    5. Object Number: 243197 Size: SH
  5. Turn the handle downward to disengage from the door.

    6. Object Number: 243200 Size: SH
  6. Remove the linkage from the handle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 243200 Size: SH
  1. Install the handle linkage.
  2. Slide the handle rearward in order to lock into place.
  3. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Enable the SIR system, if equipped with the inflatable restraint side impact system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.