Theft Deterrent Door Lock Switch Replacement for Cadillac Catera 2001

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

•	If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable SIR system if equipped with SIR side impact system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
4. Remove the front door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .



5. Remove the C-Clip.
6. Remove the cam lever.
7. Remove the spring from the lock barrel.
8. Remove the door control lock tamper switch retainer.
9. Remove the tamper switch.

1. Install the tamper switch.
2. Install the door control lock tamper switch retainer.
3. Install the spring from the lock barrel.
4. Install the cam lever.
5. Install the C-Clip.
6. Install the front door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
7. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
8. Install front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
9. Enable SIR system If equipped with SIR side impact system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.