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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 🢒 Radiator Support Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 928982 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the MAF sensor wire (1) from the radiator support retainer clip.
  3. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose assembly from the radiator support tabs.

    4. Object Number: 928973 Size: SH
  4. Remove the radiator support bolts.

    5. Note: Note the position of the radiator support in relationship to the fan shroud. This must be reassembled correctly in order to retain the fan shroud.


    Object Number: 928978 Size: SH
  5. Remove the radiator support.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 928978 Size: SH

    Note: Position the radiator support in the correct relationship to the fan shroud.

  1. Install the radiator support.

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


    Object Number: 928973 Size: SH
  2. Install the radiator support bolts and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  3. Connect the surge tank inlet hose assembly to the radiator support tabs.

    4. Object Number: 928982 Size: SH
  4. Connect the MAF sensor wire (1) to the radiator support retainer clip.
  5. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.