GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the rear compartment lid. Perform the following steps if the rear compartment lid is inoperable:
    2. 1.1. Fold down the rear seat.
    1.2. Reach into the rear compartment to access the inside handle located on the left side upper corner of the rear compartment lid.
    1.3. Open the rear compartment lid.

    Object Number: 163217 Size: SH
  2. Remove the rear compartment lid finish panel. Refer to Compartment Trim and Cargo Net Replacement - Rear
  3. Remove the rear compartment lid latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement
  4. Unclip the rod from the rear compartment lid release actuator. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Actuator Replacement
  5. Unclip the cable end of the rear compartment lid manual release handle (5) from the rear compartment lid release latch.
  6. Remove the rear compartment lid manual release handle (5).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 163217 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear compartment lid manual release handle (5).
  2. Clip the cable end of the rear compartment lid manual release handle (5) to the rear compartment lid release latch.
  3. Clip the rod to the rear compartment lid release actuator. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Actuator Replacement in this section.
  4. Install the screws to the rear compartment lid latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement
  5. Install the rear compartment lid finish panel. Refer to Compartment Trim and Cargo Net Replacement - Rear
  6. Close the rear compartment lid.
  7. Raise the rear seat cushion if previously lowered.