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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Exhaust 🢒 Exhaust Tail Pipe Flow Valve Vacuum Pipe Replacement - Chassis Rear

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1713783 Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the right side muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side.
  3. Remove the intermediate exhaust pipe assembly. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement.
  4. Disconnect the vacuum line quick connect fitting (2) located on the left side of the vehicle forward of the rear drive module. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

    5. Object Number: 1713784 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts from the retainer straps (1, 3) along the length of the rear chassis vacuum line.
  6. Disconnect the rear chassis vacuum line quick connect fitting (4). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  7. Remove the rear chassis vacuum line (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1713784 Size: SH
  1. Install the vacuum line (2) to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the rear chassis vacuum line quick connect fitting (4). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts to the retainer straps (1,3) along the length of the rear chassis vacuum line and tighten the vacuum line strap bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    4. Object Number: 1713783 Size: SH
  4. Connect the vacuum line quick connect fitting (2) located on the left side of the vehicle forward of the rear drive module. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  5. Install the intermediate exhaust pipe assembly. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement.
  6. Install the right side muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side.
  7. Lower the vehicle.