CTS V8-5.7L VIN P (2004)
Rear Door Latch: Service and Repair
Rear Side Door Latch Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer toRear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair
2. Remove the door module.
3. Remove the inside door handle. Refer toRear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement (See: Rear Door Handle/Rear Door Interior Handle/Service
and Repair) .
4. Remove the water deflector. Refer toRear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair) .
5. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) from the door latch by opening the clip (2) on the door latch.
6. Disengage the inside handle rod (2) from the rod guide (3).
7. Push the inside lock rod grommet through the opening.
8. Remove the door latch screws (1).
9. Remove the door latch with the inside door handle rod and lock rod attached.
10. Disconnect the electrical connector.
11. Remove the handle rod and lock rod from the door latch.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the inside door handle rod and lock rod to the door latch.
2. Connect the electrical connector.
3. Install the door latch into the door.
Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
4. Install the door latch screws (1).
Tighten the screws to 10 Nm (89 lb in).