How to Remove Front Door Panel 2003-07-07 Cadillac CTS
Created on: 2016-08-04
How to repair, install, fix, change or replace a door panel. Door panels need to be removed to access the inside components of the door, like the window regulator or exterior door handles on 05, 06, 07 Cadillac CTS
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step 1 :Removing the Door Panel
- Pry out the door handle bezel
- Disconnect the door lock wiring harness
- Pry off the trap door behind the door pull
- Remove the two Phillips screws behind the trim piece
- Pry off the trim lock on the door lock
- Remove the door lock rod bezel
- Roll the window all the way up
- Pull out on the sides of the door panel
- Pull the door panel off
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step 2 :Reinstalling the Door Panel
- Align the connector and the door panel
- Lift the door panel into place
- Press the door panel into the door
- Clip in the door lock pull
- Tighten the two Phillips head screws behind the door pull
- Connect the door lock wiring harness
- Snap on the trim bezel
Tools needed
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Socket Extensions
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
10mm Socket
Ratchet
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Using a flat blade screwdriver, we've wrapped it in some tape here to keep it from scoring the interior. We want to pry out on this trim panel around the door handle. Release this little tab on the connector at the top. Remove that connector from the door lock switch. Using that same screwdriver, going to pop out this cover underneath the interior door handle here, so we can access these two Phillips head screws. Remove these two Phillips head crews with a number 3 screwdriver. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, pop out this tab on the door lock, and remove it from the door lock rod. Make sure that your window is rolled up. Simply pull out on the panel now. Release it from the door.
Be sure to align the connector here and the door panel. Line it up. Make sure that the door lock rod is pulled up. Snap all the retainers back into place. Install the door lock pull. Clip it back in. Reinstall the two Phillips head screws behind the door handle. Snap the plastic cover back into place. Reinstall the connector for the door lock switch. Pull out on the door handle. Set the trim on. Snap it in.
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