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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 XLR 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Door Latch Release Switch Replacement - Driver Side

Removal Procedure

    Important: When removing the door latch release switch, place the ignition switch in the OFF position.

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 1272532 Size: SH
  2. Remove the inner energy absorber from the door panel.
  3. Remove 4 retaining screws from the rear of the armrest.
  4. Remove 1 retaining screw from the forward end of the armrest assembly.

    5. Object Number: 1271088 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the armrest wire harness and remove the armrest assembly.

    6. Object Number: 1271409 Size: SH
  6. Remove the armrest pull trim cover. Pull to disengage the retainers.
  7. Remove the retaining screws from the trim cover applique.
  8. Remove the applique from the armrest.

    9. Object Number: 1271087 Size: SH
  9. Remove the door latch release switch from the armrest trim cover applique.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1271087 Size: SH
  1. Install the door latch release switch to the armrest trim cover applique.

    2. Object Number: 1271409 Size: SH
  2. Install the applique to the armrest.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the retaining screws to the trim cover applique.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  4. Install the trim cover to the armrest. Push on the armrest to engage the retainers.

    5. Object Number: 1271088 Size: SH
  5. Connect the wire harness to the door armrest assembly.
  6. Install the armrest to the door trim panel. Secure the armrest with 4 retaining screws at the rear and 1 screw at the forward end of the armrest assembly.

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


    Object Number: 1272532 Size: SH
  7. Install the inner energy absorber to the door panel.
  8. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .