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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front Bumper Fascia Retainer Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

    3. Object Number: 162583 Size: SH
  3. Remove the screws from the front fascia retainer (2).
  4. Remove the front fascia retainer (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 162583 Size: SH
  1. Install the front fascia retainer (1).

    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 front fascia retainer screws (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia retainer screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
  4. Lower the vehicle.