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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Radiator Support Diagonal Brace Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the radiator support sight shield. Refer to Radiator Support Sight Shield Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 366313 Size: SH
  2. Remove the hood latch support bracket (4). Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 366315 Size: LH
  3. Remove the nuts (3) that retain the diagonal braces (2) to the radiator support (1).
  4. Remove the diagonal braces (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 366315 Size: LH
  1. Install the diagonal braces (2) to the vehicle.

    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 nuts (3) that retain the diagonal braces (2) to the radiator support (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 366313 Size: SH
  3. Install the hood latch support bracket (4). Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement .
  4. Install the radiator support sight shield. Refer to Radiator Support Sight Shield Replacement .