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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2006 🢒 STS 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
  4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector, Check Link, Energy Absorber Replacement - Rear Door .

    5. Object Number: 507065 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) from the door latch by opening the clip (2) on the door latch.

    6. Object Number: 758976 Size: SH
  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

    Object Number: 758976 Size: SH
  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.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the door latch screws (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 105412 Size: SH
  5. Connect the outside door handle rod to the door latch.
    6. 5.1. Insert the rod (1) into the clip (2) on the door latch assembly.
    5.2. Close the clip.
  6. Inspect for proper operation of the outside door handle.
  7. Install the inside handle rod (2) to the rod guide (3).
  8. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector, Check Link, Energy Absorber Replacement - Rear Door .
  9. Install the inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
  10. Install the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  11. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .