2007 Cadillac Escalade EXTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement

Fig 1: View Of Remote Control Start Antenna Assembly & Remote Control Door Lock Receiver
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Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement

Callout Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications:  Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable roof rail SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove rear opening garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Door Upper .
  3. Remove back rear corner upper garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Corner (Tahoe/Suburban)
  4. Remove rear side door sill plate. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement (Extended Wheelbase) or Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement (Standard Wheelbase) .
  5. Remove body side lock pillar garnish molding. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT) or Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Suburban/Yukon XL/Escalade ESV) or Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade) .
  6. Remove the left rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Left (Extended Wheelbase w/E61) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Left (Extended Wheelbase w/o E61) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Left (Standard Wheelbase w/E61) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Left (Standard Wheelbase w/o E61) .
1 Remote Control Start Antenna Assembly
Tip:  Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Remote Control Door Lock Receiver
Tip: 
  • The module slides and snaps into the body structure.
  • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  • If a replacement module is installed, program the module. Refer to Control Module References .
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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