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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 CTS - RHD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Using a wax pencil, mark the nut and the bolt locations on both the rear compartment lid and the vehicle body sides of the hinge being replaced.
  3. Remove the strut rod on the side of the hinge being replaced. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement

    4. Object Number: 738149 Size: SH
  4. Remove the nuts that secure the rear compartment lid hinge to the rear compartment lid.

    5. Object Number: 738162 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts that secure the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle body.
  6. Remove the rear compartment lid hinge.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 738162 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear compartment lid hinge.

    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 bolts in order to secure the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle body.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 738149 Size: SH
  3. Install the fasteners in order to secure the rear compartment lid hinge to the rear compartment lid.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  4. Install the rear compartment lid strut rod. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement .
  5. Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement .
  6. Check and adjust the rear compartment lid as necessary. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment .
  7. Close the rear compartment.