GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod 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 SIR 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 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 SIR.