Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Cadillac XTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement .
- Remove the front side door water deflector.
- Position the front side door window regulator rear rail to access and remove the door latch and handle bracket assembly. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
- Remove the front side door window rear channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement .
- Remove the front side door locking rod. Refer to Front Side Door Locking Rod Replacement .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the front side door outside handle bracket for the luminous reflecting light, if equipped.
- Remove the front side door outside handle bracket screw. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Replacement .
- Disconnect the front side door latch electrical connector.
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Remove the four bolts (1) from the front side door latch.
Remove the outside handle bracket (1) and the front side door latch (2) as assembly from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Disconnect the window from the window regulator, place the window in the full up position, use masking tape to tape the window to the upper door frame.