GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Spare Wheel and Hold-Down Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 163243 Size: SH
  1. Remove the two upper retainers at spare tire cover.
  2. Remove the flap under the rear compartment floor carpet.
  3. Remove spare tire cover panel (1).

    4. Object Number: 163284 Size: SH
  4. Unhook the three way belt (1) and (3).
  5. Remove the spare tire.

    6. Important: Spare tire must be reinstalled in belt when not in use.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 163284 Size: SH
  1. Install the spare tire.
  2. Ensure the valve stem on the spare tire rim faces outward.
  3. Rehook the three-way belt to secure the spare tire (1) and (3).

    4. Object Number: 163243 Size: SH
  4. Install the spare tire cover panel (1).
  5. Install the two upper retainer at spare tire cover.
  6. Install the flap under the rear compartment floor carpet.