Q: How to service and repair the front door check on Cadillac Catera?
A: Service or repair on front door checks should begin with disabling the SIR system when the vehicle contains the SIR side impact system. Start repairs of the front door check by taking out the front door trim panel followed by the front door water deflector. Motor vehicles with the Inflatable restraint system need their Side impact sensor mount to be removed before service (if equipped). Take the front door check link bolts out from the inner door holes before separating the door link from the door assembly. To install the front door check link mount to the door frame before securing it to the inner door bolts while tightening the front door check link bolt to 5 N.m (45 lb in). You should join the front door check link to the pillar nut and bolt before you tighten them to 5 N.m (45 lb in). The Inflatable restraint side impact sensor mounting plate should be reinstalled when possible and then the front door water deflector and the front door trim panel. Finish enabling the SIR system when the vehicle contains the SIR side impact system.
Q: How to replace the door check link on the front door on Cadillac CTS?
A: The first step to replace the front door check requires removal of the door trim panel. After pulling back the forward portion of the door panel water deflector you can reach the check. After disconnecting both the door check from body bolt and the check from door nuts the check can be properly extracted from the door frame. Start by inserting the check into the door before proceeding with installation according to the fastener notice while tightening check nuts to 9 Nm (80 lb in). Install the check arm to the front body hinge pillar bolt after tightening it to 9 Nm (80 lb in). Afterwards install the door trim panel along with the water deflector.
Q: How to replace the door check link on the front door on Cadillac SRX?
A: Fundamentally to change the front door check link you need to detach the door trim panel followed by pulling backward the forward section of the water deflector so you access the check link. Beginning with the removal of door check to body bolt and the check to door nuts follows the removal of the check link from the door. Insert the check link into the door according to the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions then install the check link nuts while tightening them to 9 N.m (80 lb in). Fasten the check link arm on the front body hinge pillar bolt as you tighten its screw to 9 N.m (80 lb in.). To complete the process reattach the water deflector while installing the door trim panel.