GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Rear Energy Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
  3. Remove the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement

    4. Object Number: 162689 Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear bumper fascia support. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Outer Support Replacement
  5. Remove the nuts (2) from the rear bumper energy absorber (1).
  6. Remove the rear bumper energy absorber (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 162689 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear bumper energy absorber.
  2. Install the nuts (2) to the rear bumper energy absorber (1).

    3. 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.

    Tighten
    Tighten the rear bumper energy absorber nuts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  3. Install the rear bumper fascia support. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Outer Support Replacement
  4. Install the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
  5. Install the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
  6. Lower the vehicle.