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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Ajar Indicator Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 163191 Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the screw at the base of the rear compartment lid.
  3. Remove the rear compartment lid ajar switch.
  4. Remove the electrical connectors from the ajar switch.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 163191 Size: SH
  1. Install the electrical connectors to the ajar switch.
  2. Install the rear compartment lid ajar switch.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the screw at the base of the rear compartment lid.

    4. Important:  Do NOT strip the rear compartment ajar switch screw.

    Tighten
    Tighten the rear compartment ajar switch screw until fully seated.

  4. Close the rear compartment lid.