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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Rear Seat Back Cushion Outer Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear seatback cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 246251 Size: SH
  3. Remove the seatback hinge bolts.
  4. Remove the outer hinge from the rear seatback.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 246251 Size: SH
  1. Install the outer hinge to the rear seatback.

    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 outer hinge bolts to the seatback .

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  3. Install the rear seatback cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .
  4. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .