How to service and repair the front Door Latch Assembly on Cadillac Eldorado?

Start the front door latch service process by taking off the door trim panel together with the water deflector. The next step involves detaching the key cylinder lock rods with the outside handle from the lock mechanism. Start by taking out the three screws attaching the lock to the door surface and then carefully guide the window to access the simple bolts to remove all three sash to window bolts. Detach wire harnesses from both lock and Window Motor and module before taking out the two nuts and one bolt. The next step requires removal of the door module. Install the lock module by positioning it onto the door then hanging it on the studs before starting the two nuts and single bolt manually. When installing at least three fasteners onto the door for the lock position ensure to pull forward on the module assembly before torquing each fastener into place. The lock assembly should be securely held in position while torquing the two nuts first to 6 n.m (53 lb in) followed by the one bolt at 6 n.m (53 lb in). Reconnect electrical wiring while installing window sash bolts and returning the outside handle as well as lock rods. Reinstall the water deflector while completing the installation with the trim panel.

How to replace the front Door Latch Assembly on Cadillac Eldorado?

The first step for front door latch replacement requires removal of door trim panel along with water deflector. The installation of the front door latch starts by uninstalling the window followed by removing the retainer from both keys and outer handle rods. Detach the three lock fasteners before removing both key cylinder lock rods and outside handle rods from the lock mechanism. Unplug the electrical wires from the lock and Window Motor and module then detach the nuts and bolt in order to extract the door module. A lock module should be positioned to the door by securing it to door studs through initial nut and bolt tightening. Before tightening the lock fasteners to 10 n.m (89 lb in), pull the door module assembly towards the rear. This installation requires securement through three fasteners that must be torqued to 10 n.m (89 lb in) using the correct sequence. Secure each electrical connector before installing the outside handle and lock rods when you have finished tightly securing nuts and bolts at 6 n.m (53 lb in). The installation process ends with reinstalling the trim panel and window and water deflector.

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Cadillac Eldorado Lock Assembly, Front Part Number: 16608235
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock, Front Side Door; Door Lock Actuator Motor; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock Actuator; Door Lock; Lock; Latch; Lock, Door Lock
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1985 Cadillac Eldorado | Base, Biarritz | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Cadillac Eldorado Lock Actuator Part Number: 22062740
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actuator, Door Electric And Vacuum Locks; Door Lock Actuator Motor; Door Lock Actuator; Power Actuator; Latch Actuator; Lock Solenoid; Lock; Actuator; Actuator, Door And End Gate Electrical
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22020256, 22049686
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1991 Cadillac Eldorado | Base, Biarritz, Cabriolet, Spring Edition, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Cadillac Eldorado Lock Assembly, Passenger Side Part Number: 16608234
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock, Door Lock; Door Lock Actuator Motor; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock Actuator; Lock; Latch; Lock, Front Side Door; Door Lock
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1985 Cadillac Eldorado | Base, Biarritz | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Cadillac Eldorado Lock, Front Driver Side Part Number: 16605637
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock, Front Side Door; Door Lock
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1991 Cadillac Eldorado | Base, Biarritz, Spring Edition, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.9 L GAS
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Cadillac Eldorado Lock, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 16605636
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock, Front Side Door; Door Lock
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1991 Cadillac Eldorado | Base, Biarritz, Spring Edition, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.9 L GAS
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Cadillac Eldorado Latch Kit, Front Driver Side Part Number: 12537471
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Kit, Front Side Door; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock; Lock; Latch
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 12373145
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2002 Cadillac Eldorado | Base, ESC, ETC, Sport, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.9 L GAS
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Cadillac Eldorado Latch Kit, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 12537470
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Kit, Front Side Door; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock; Lock; Latch
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2002 Cadillac Eldorado | Base, ESC, ETC, Sport, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.9 L GAS

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The Cadillac Eldorado Door Latch Assembly is a well-defined part which describes all the specialties of the Cadillac brand- reliability and performance. Intended for setting up the Cadillac Eldorado doors, this assembly has a significant part in the cars security measure to ensure that only the door can open, and boost the cars performance. With the Door Latch Assembly applicable to different Eldorado models manufactured 1952-2002, it vernaculars Cadillac's commitment to innovation and refinement reflected by the Door Latch Assembly's generations. Every version of the Eldorado contains a Door Latch Assembly that works smoothly; either by means of automatically locking doors or doors locked mechanically, thus giving the vehicle the individual and central lock capacities. This at the same time not only increases the benefits of using the vehicle but also emphasizes the security aspect of the car. For instance, the Cadillac Eldorado Door Latch Assembly is designed to offer durability and this replace part is designed to solve some of the problems like faulty outer door handles as well as sticking latches that may hinder the fluidity of the door over the life cycle of the car. Additional options at later years included better choice of locks incorporated in the Cadillac Eldorado to ensure that the car stands out in the market. The importance of this part cannot be overemphasized because there is nothing that represents Cadillac and the elegance of the Eldorado more than this assembly while at the same time ensuring that people's lives are safe when using this car. In general, Cadillac Eldorado Door Latch Assembly is another striking example of how Cadillac challenging its destiny and reaches even skies in the sphere of automotive industry.

Cadillac Eldorado Door Latch Assembly Parts and Q&A

Latch Kit, Front Passenger Side
12537470
Q: How to service and repair the front Door Latch Assembly on Cadillac Eldorado?
A:
Start the front door latch service process by taking off the door trim panel together with the water deflector. The next step involves detaching the key cylinder lock rods with the outside handle from the lock mechanism. Start by taking out the three screws attaching the lock to the door surface and then carefully guide the window to access the simple bolts to remove all three sash to window bolts. Detach wire harnesses from both lock and Window Motor and module before taking out the two nuts and one bolt. The next step requires removal of the door module. Install the lock module by positioning it onto the door then hanging it on the studs before starting the two nuts and single bolt manually. When installing at least three fasteners onto the door for the lock position ensure to pull forward on the module assembly before torquing each fastener into place. The lock assembly should be securely held in position while torquing the two nuts first to 6 n.m (53 lb in) followed by the one bolt at 6 n.m (53 lb in). Reconnect electrical wiring while installing window sash bolts and returning the outside handle as well as lock rods. Reinstall the water deflector while completing the installation with the trim panel.
Latch Kit, Front Driver Side
12537471
Q: How to replace the front Door Latch Assembly on Cadillac Eldorado?
A:
The first step for front door latch replacement requires removal of door trim panel along with water deflector. The installation of the front door latch starts by uninstalling the window followed by removing the retainer from both keys and outer handle rods. Detach the three lock fasteners before removing both key cylinder lock rods and outside handle rods from the lock mechanism. Unplug the electrical wires from the lock and Window Motor and module then detach the nuts and bolt in order to extract the door module. A lock module should be positioned to the door by securing it to door studs through initial nut and bolt tightening. Before tightening the lock fasteners to 10 n.m (89 lb in), pull the door module assembly towards the rear. This installation requires securement through three fasteners that must be torqued to 10 n.m (89 lb in) using the correct sequence. Secure each electrical connector before installing the outside handle and lock rods when you have finished tightly securing nuts and bolts at 6 n.m (53 lb in). The installation process ends with reinstalling the trim panel and window and water deflector.