GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Cadillac
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2005
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XLR
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Body
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Bumpers
🢒 Rear Energy Absorber Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
.
Remove the emergency lock cylinder cable (3) from the rear compartment latch. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement
.
Remove the push-in fasteners (2) attaching the energy absorber (1) to the rear bumper extension.
Remove the energy absorber (1) from the bumper extension.
Installation Procedure
Position the energy absorber (1) to the bumper extension.
Install the emergency lock cylinder cable (3) to the rear compartment latch. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement
.
Install the push-in fasteners (2) that attach the energy absorber (1) to the bumper extension.
Install the bumper fascia. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
.