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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1997 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Window Trim Finish Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the seatback cushions. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the rear headrests. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement in Seats.
  4. Remove the rear headrest retainers. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Retainer Replacement in Seats.
  5. Remove the rear seat outer retractor side belts. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement in Seat Belts.

    6. Object Number: 163287 Size: SH
  6. Unsnap from the rear speaker grilles (5) from the rear seat to back window panel (1).
  7. Remove the rear seat to back window panel air vent (2).
  8. Remove seatback armrest latch pin (4).
  9. Remove seatback anchor covers (3).

    10. Object Number: 246041 Size: SH
  10. Remove three push retainers securing the front edge of rear seat to back window panel.

    11. Object Number: 246032 Size: SH
  11. Remove three nuts from inside rear compartment area retaining window panel.
  12. Remove the rear seat to back window panel, with the aid of another technician.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 246032 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear seat to back window panel, with the aid of another technician.

    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 three nut to inside rear compartment area to secure window panel.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten window panel nuts fully seated and not stripped.


    Object Number: 246041 Size: SH
  3. Install three push retainers at front edge of rear seat to back window panel.

    4. Object Number: 163287 Size: SH
  4. Install seatback anchor covers (3).
  5. Install seatback armrest latch pin (4).
  6. Install the rear seat to back window panel air vent (2).
  7. Install the rear speaker grilles (5) to the rear seat to back window panel (1).
  8. Install the rear seat outer retractor side belts. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement in Seat Belts.
  9. Install the rear headrest retainers. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Retainer Replacement in Seats.
  10. Install the rear headrests. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement in Seats
  11. Install the seatback cushions. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.

    12. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.