OEM 2000 Cadillac Catera Door Lock Cylinder

2000 Cadillac Catera Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the door lock cylinder on 2000 Cadillac Catera?

  A: A prerequisite for Door Lock Cylinder replacement is to disable the sir system when the vehicle has the sir side impact system. The first step requires uninstalling the front door trim panel followed by the water deflector and outside handle and outside handle lock rod. Move on to remove these lock barrel parts one by one: c-clip, cam lever, spring along with thrust spring and clear plastic cap. Start by removing the Door Lock Cylinder roll pin before putting the key inside the cylinder and turning it right to free the lock plate. Take the lock cylinder out from the cylinder housing after removing two ball bearings and two roller cylinder thrust caps. The installation begins by inserting the lock cylinder into the cylinder housing after which the two ball bearings and two roller cylinder thrust caps should follow. After locking the lock plate with the left rotation of the lock cylinder, remove the key then put in the Door Lock Cylinder roll pin, insert the clear plastic cap and thrust spring followed by the cam lever before installing the c-clip. End the process by replacing the front door outside handle, water deflector and trim panel and by activating the sir system if mentioned in the specifications.