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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:

Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the door. When operated, the Express Up/Down Feature allows the door window to move very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.

  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
  2. Front Side Door Trim - Remove - Front Side Door Trim Removal and Installation
  3. Route front side door inside handle cable through the hole in the front side door water deflector.
  4. GM5432065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Water Deflector (1) - Remove

  5. GM5448590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With the front side door window in the full up position, tape the window to the upper door frame before releasing the window from the window sash.

  6. Front Side Door Window Regulator Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
  7. Reposition the rear section of the front side door window regulator (2).
  8. GM5448591Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]

  9. Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer (2) - Remove
  10. GM5082445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Access Hole Plug (1) - Remove

  11. NOTE:
    • USE HAND TOOLS ONLY. Using a battery operated gun or power tool can BREAK the component.
    • Around 10 to 12 rotations is enough to allow the front side door lock cylinder bezel to be removed.
  12. Front Side Door Lock Cover Bolt (2) - Loosen
  13. GM5082438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Pull the front side door outside handle (1) outwards to the open position.

  14. GM5082437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Bezel (1) - Remove

  15. GM5442372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the electrical connector. (1)

  16. GM5082460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Slide the front side door outside handle (1) rearward and then outwards in a swing motion releasing the rear part of the handle from the front side door outside handle bracket.

  17. GM5082443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Swing the front part of the front side door outside handle (1) to remove.

  18. GM5442374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Screw (1) - Remove

  19. GM5448586Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Latch Bolt (1) - Remove [ 3x ]

  20. Front Side Door Latch Bolt (2) - Remove
  21. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  22. GM5448589Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the front side door outside handle bracket (1) and the front side door latch (2) as an assembly.

  23. GM3825621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Rod (1) @ Front Side Door Lock Cylinder - Disconnect

  24. Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Rod (1) @ Front Side Door Latch - Remove
  25. GM5447980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Outside Handle Cable (1) @ Front Side Door Latch - Remove

  26. GM4205203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using the appropriate tool, open the front side door latch access cover to view the front side door inside handle cable (1).

  27. Remove the front side door inside handle cable (1) from the front side door latch.