GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Hood Front Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the hood.

    2. Object Number: 163091 Size: SH
  2. Using a drill, remove the rivets from the hood molding.
  3. Remove the nuts from the inside edge of the hood molding.
  4. Remove the hood molding from the hood.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 163091 Size: SH
  1. Position the hood molding to the hood.

    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 hood molding nuts to the hood molding.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hood molding nuts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  3. Install the rivets to the hood molding.
  4. Close the hood.