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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2007 🢒 CTS 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 507065 Size: SH
  1. Place the window in the full up position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Pull back the water deflector far enough to access the outside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the outside door handle latch rod (1) by opening the retainer (2) on the door latch.

    5. Object Number: 758980 Size: SH
  5. Remove the outside door handle nuts through the access holes.
  6. Remove the handle, with latch rod attached, by lifting up and out.

    7. Object Number: 758979 Size: SH
  7. Remove the handle rod (1) from the door handle (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 758979 Size: SH
  1. Install the door handle rod (1) to the outside door handle (2).
  2. Install the door handle and rod into the door.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 758980 Size: SH
  3. Install the outside door handle nuts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 105412 Size: SH
  4. Connect the door handle rod to the latch.
    5. 4.1. Insert the rod (1) into the clip (2) on the door latch assembly.
    4.2. Close the clip.
  5. Inspect for proper operation of the door handle and latch.
  6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  7. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .