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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 163223 Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the rear end finish panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear compartment lid latch striker (2) bolt.
  4. Remove the rear compartment lid latch striker washer (1).
  5. Remove the rear compartment lid latch striker (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 163223 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear compartment lid latch striker (3).
  2. Install the rear compartment lid latch striker washer (1).
  3. Install the rear compartment lid latch striker bolt (2).

    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.

    Tighten
    Tighten the rear compartment lid latch striker bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  4. Install the rear end finish panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Close the rear compartment lid.