How to Replace Interior Door Handle 2003-07 Cadillac CTS
Created on: 2016-08-04
How to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken or snapped off interior door handle on 06 Cadillac CTS
-
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
-
step 2 :Removing the Interior Door Handle
- Remove the 10mm bolts from the interior door handle
- Pull the handle forward and back
- Rotate the handle off of the door latch rod
-
step 3 :Reinstalling the Interior Door Handle
- Insert the door latch rood to the interior door handle
- Insert the handle into its slots
- Slide the handle back to lock it into place
- Tighten the 10mm bolt to the door handle
-
step 4 :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
-
Socket Extensions
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
10mm Socket
Ratchet
Brought to you by 1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet.
Hi, I'm Mike from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks!
In this video, we're going to show you how to remove the interior door handle on a 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Here are the items you'll need: 10mm socket, ratchet, socket extension, flat blade screwdriver, and a Phillips screwdriver.
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.
Using a 10mm socket and ratchet, remove the bolt from the back of the interior door handle. Pull forward and back to release the handle from the door. Rotate it off of the hook for the door latch rod.
Insert the hook into the grommet on the interior door handle. Pull out, and set it into its holes. Push back to lock it into place, and reinstall the 10mm bolt.
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.
Thanks for tuning in. We hope this video helped you out. Next time you need parts for your car, please visit 1AAuto.com. Also check out our other helpful how-to and diagnosis videos.
Shop Products
Cadillac CTS SRX Rear Passenger Side Interior Door Handle Dorman Help 81833
Part Details:
- Chrome
How To Replace Front Inside Door Handle 2003-12 Volvo XC90
Learn how to replace the front inside door handle yourself with the steps from our experts in this how-to video
