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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 735003 Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the rear compartment lid trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement .
  3. Release the locking tab (2) on the rear compartment interior release handle retainer.
  4. Slide the release handle retainer out of the rear compartment lid "T" slot, in the in order to remove the rear compartment lid interior release handle (1).

    5. Object Number: 333517 Size: SH
  5. Remove the lock cylinder latch release cable from the rear compartment lid lock cylinder.
  6. Release the locking tabs (1, 2) on each side of the lock cylinder in order to remove the cable from the rear compartment lid lock cylinder.

    7. Object Number: 734999 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the rear compartment lid latch (4).
  8. Remove the fasteners (2) securing the rear compartment lid latch (4) to the rear compartment lid (6).
  9. Remove the rear compartment lid latch (4) and release cable (1, 5) assemblies from the rear compartment lid (6).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 734999 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear compartment lid latch (4) to the rear compartment lid (6).

    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 rear compartment lid latch fasteners (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners (2) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the rear compartment lid latch (4).
  4. Install the rear compartment lid lock cylinder release cable (5) to the rear compartment lid lock cylinder.

    5. Object Number: 735003 Size: SH
  5. Install the rear compartment lid latch interior release handle (1) to the rear compartment lid.
  6. Install the rear compartment lid trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement .
  7. Close the rear compartment lid.