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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Seville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 105327 Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the torque rods Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement .
  5. Remove the fasteners (1) securing the forward edge of the rear compartment lid hinge (3) to the vehicle.
  6. Remove the fasteners (2) securing the rear edge of the rear compartment lid hinge (3) to the vehicle.
  7. Remove the rear compartment lid hinge.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 105327 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 fasteners (1) in order to secure the forward edge of the rear compartment lid hinge (3) to the vehicle.

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

  3. Install the fasteners (2) in order to secure the rear edge of the rear compartment lid hinge (3) to the vehicle.

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


    Object Number: 333514 Size: SH
  4. Install the torque rods. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement .
  5. Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement .
  6. Check and adjust the rear compartment. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment .
  7. Install the rear shelf panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Close the rear compartment lid.