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Click/Creak Noise from Door When Opening form Inside Handle (Apply Lubricant to Latch)

Subject:Click/Creak Noise from Door When Opening from Inside Handle (Apply Lubricant to Latch)

Models:2006-2007 Cadillac CTS, CTS-V, SRX



Do This

DO Not Do This

Lubricate the latch lever.

Replace the latch assembly.

Condition

Some customers may comment on a click/creak noise when opening the door from the inside.

Important: This condition may occur on any of the four doors.

Cause

A lack of lubricant may be the cause.

Correction

Important: If no repair is made, it may be possible that the noise may dissipate after a number of handle cycles.

Apply lubricant to the inside latch release lever.

  1. Remove the door trim. Refer to the Front or the Rear Side Door Trim Replacement in SI.
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to the Front or the Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement in SI.

  3. Object Number: 1858894  Size: SH
  4. Apply lubricant to the inside latch release lever as seen in the illustration above.
  5. Install the water deflector. Refer to the Front or the Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement in SI.
  6. Install the door trim. Refer to the Front or the Rear Side Door Trim Replacement in SI.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

89021668 (U.S.)

Lubricate Lubricant

89021674 (Canada)

Lubricate Lubricant

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C3348

Trim Assembly, Front Door-Right-One Piece - R&R Or Replace

Use Published Labor Operation Time

C3358

Trim Assembly, Front Door Left-One Piece - R&R Or Replace

C3540

Trim Assembly, Rear Door-Right - R&R Or Replace

C3541

Trim Assembly, Rear Door-Left - R&R Or Replace

Add

To Lubricate Latch

0.2 hr