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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2013CTS V, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSPOWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND RELEASE SYSTEMSREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT SIDE DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT (SEDAN/WAGON)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2013 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans

Removal Procedure

2013 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, Automatic TransSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Place the window in the full up position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe) , Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan, Wagon) .
  3. Remove the water deflector.
  4. Disconnect the latch cylinder rod from the door latch, if equipped.
  5. Remove the front side door latch cover.
    6. Fig 1: View of Door and Latch Assembly
    GM1957422Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the inside handle cable from the retainers (1).
  7. Remove the door latch screws (3).
  8. Remove the door latch from the door with the inside door handle cable.
    9. Fig 2: Disconnecting Front Door Latch Electrical Connector
    GM787979Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Use a small flat bladed tool to lift the electrical connector lock (2) and disconnect the electrical connector .
  10. Remove the handle cable from the door latch.
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