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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Catera 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Front License Plate Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 162579 Size: SH
  1. Grasp both sides of the front license plate cover (2).
  2. Pull the front license plate cover off to remove the cover from the front license plate bracket.
  3. Remove the one screw located on each side of the license plate bracket (1) to remove the license plate bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 162579 Size: SH
  1. Install the front license plate bracket and/or cover (1).

    2. 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.

  2. Install the screws to the front license plate bracket (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front license plate bracket screws to 12 N·m (106 lb in).