OEM 2005 Cadillac DeVille Door Latch Assembly

2005 Cadillac DeVille Door Latch Assembly Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the front Door Latch Assembly on 2005 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: The first step to replace the front door latch involves placing the window for full upward movement before removing the door trim panel. The next step requires both door module removal and water deflector removal. To remove the inside handle assembly begin by prying the front with care toward the back and then pulling it outward before sliding it toward the front to release. Starting from the clip guide remove the handle rod then the lock rod after which you disconnect the outside door handle rod by removing it from the door latch retainer clip through the opening in the inner panel. The driver door requires disconnecting its inside lock rod together with its outside lock rod at the door latch. The fasteners must be removed together with the door latch assembly from the door before disconnecting both electrical connectors and inside handle rod from the door latch. To install the door latch assembly you must first attach the inside handle rod to the door latch followed by connecting electrical connectors to the door latch. Then insert the door latch assembly through the access hole in the inner panel. Fasten the door latch with 10 N.m (89 lb in) tension using all the provided fasteners. The outside lock rod should connect to the door latch for the driver door followed by the inside lock rod being linked to the door latch. To install the outside door handle rod select its retainer clip on the door latch assembly then tighten the clip. Set the back part of the inside handle assembly into the opening of the inner panel while pressing the front side until it gets fully engaged. Secure the handle rod along with the lock rod into the clip guide . Testing the door handles and lock functions should occur prior to installing the water deflector. Before finishing the install procedure you must place the water deflector together with the door module and the door trim panel.