Other Name: Handle Kit-Front Side Door Outside (Chrome Button) *Paint To Mat; Exterior Door Handle; Handle Kit, Door Outside Handle; Handle, Door Outside Handle
Position: Front
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
SRX | 2013-2016 | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
Q: How to replace the front side inner door handle on Cadillac CTS?
A: The first step to replace the front side door inside handle requires removal of the front door trim panel. To secure the inside door handle use demands removing the fastener between the handle and door trim panel. After detaching the handle from the trim panel by sliding the handle forward towards the front of the vehicle you can remove it from its position in the door handle linkage. Put the inside door handle rod through the hole in the door handle assembly then move the assembly upward until it reaches the front of the vehicle. To properly line up the components push the assembly towards the back and connect the three tabs. Screw the handle fastener onto its specified assembly while tightening it to 2 Nm (18 lb in). Reinstall the trims on the door.
Q: How to replace the front door handle cable on Cadillac XLR?
A: The first step required to change the inside handle cable for the front side door involves setting the seat at the rear position and removing two trim plugs from under the floor-mounted door release fastener sockets. Reach behind the front seat riser cover nearest to the floor-mounted door release and take out the pushpin to create space for reaching the rear fastener of the door release. Both fasteners on the door release need removal before moving the seat to the forward position. First disconnect the battery then disassemble the door sill trim along with the b-pillar interior trim and mastic cover from the access hole meant for the door latch located in the body. Pull out the fasteners from the b-pillar mounted door latch before extracting the latch through the body access hole. You should open the electrical connector lock then detach the connector from the door latch. The cable sheath ends need releasing while the latch cover fasteners that sit at the rear must be removed so the latch covercan be taken away. Winding the cable end a quarter turn will free its engagement from the latch actuating lever. A mechanic's wire should then be threaded through the latch end of the cable to facilitate the correct placement of the new cable during installation. The cable needs to be pulled from the release handle end before passing it through the carpet opening. Insert the replacement cable end onto the mechanic's wire before pulling it all the way back through the carpet material in direction of the latch. Apply a quarter turn to the cable end onto the latch actuating lever until the cables can fit into the molded latch cover recess then install the latch cover. Tighten the screws on the latch cover fasteners to 2 n.m after you install them onto the latch. Reattach the electrical connector after making sure the connector lock fits correctly on the door latch mechanism. Connect the latch to the body access hole with its fastener holes in alignment before inserting fasteners through the cover plate to reach the b-pillar mounted door latch and tighten them to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Reconnect the power source to conduct a test of the latch operation by activating the manual front and rear functions and key fob and door touch pad and door panel electric actuators. Start by putting the new mastic cover on the latch access hole then proceed to put on the b-pillar interior trim and door sill trim . Fasten the two fasteners at the floor-mounted Door Handle release in the rearmost position with torque at 10 n.m (89 lb in). Mount both fastener trim plugs into the Door Handle release before fitting the seat riser cover against its hole in the riser while securing the pushpin.
Q: How to replace the front inside door handle on Cadillac SRX?
A: The first step to replace the front inside door handle involves removal of the front door trim panel. The fastener that connects the inside door handle to the door trim panel needs to be removed before pulling the handle forward until detachment from the linkage occurs. To install the inside door handle rod slid it through the hole in the door handle assembly while turning it upward in the direction of the vehicle front. Move the assembly toward the back position to press the three tabs while adding the door handle fastener before tightening it to 2 N.m (18 lb in). Reinstall the door trim panel as the last installation step.