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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Lock 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 inside handle rod. Refer to Front Side Door Locking Rod Replacement .
  5. Remove all rods that attach to the lock.
  6. Remove the front door actuator electrical connectors.

    7. Object Number: 243211 Size: SH
  7. Remove the front door lock screws.
  8. Remove the front door lock from the door.

    9. Object Number: 243214 Size: SH
  9. Remove the front door lock actuator screws.
  10. Remove the front door lock actuator from the door lock.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 243214 Size: SH
  1. Install the front door lock actuator to the door lock.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the front door lock actuator screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front door lock actuator screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 243211 Size: SH
  3. Install the front door lock to the door.
  4. Install the front door lock screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the front door lock screws to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  5. Install the front door actuator electrical connectors.
  6. Install all rods that attach to the lock.
  7. Install the front door inside handle rod. Refer to Front Side Door Locking Rod Replacement .
  8. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  9. Install front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Enable the SIR system, if equipped with the SIR side impact system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.