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Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod
GM2177981Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement
  2. Remove the front side door lock cover. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Cover Replacement .
1 Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod

Procedures

  1. Remove the front side door water deflector.
  2. Unbolt and reposition the front side door rear run channel to access lock.
  3. Open the handle rod clip.
  4. Inspect the door locking system for proper operation before installing the trim panel.