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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution:  When a rear compartment lid hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

    Important: The rear compartment lid struts are not adjustable. Replace the rear compartment lid struts if damaged and/or leaking. Replace only one rear compartment lid strut at a time.

  1. Support the rear compartment lid.

    2. Object Number: 163183 Size: SH
  2. Lift up the retainer clips on the strut ends.
  3. Remove the rear compartment lid strut from the hinge.
  4. Repeat step 1 through step 3 to remove the other rear compartment lid strut.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 728758 Size: SH

    Notice: Apply pressure only at the end of the liftgate/hood assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Do NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod because damage or bending will result.

  1. Install the rear compartment lid strut to the hinge.
  2. Push in on the rear compartment lid strut until it locks in place.
  3. Remove the support from the rear compartment lid.
  4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to install the other rear compartment lid strut.