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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 367531 Size: SH
  1. Pull the hook end of the spring (2) from the hinge strap (1).
  2. Remove the spring (2) from the vehicle (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 367531 Size: SH
  1. Install the spring (2) to the vehicle (3).
  2. Inspect the operation of the rear compartment lid.

    3. Adjust the spring (2) by performing the following steps:

    2.1. Open the rear compartment lid.
    2.2. Adjust the position of the spring (2) on the hinge (1):
       • Increase the opening height of the lid by stretching the spring (2) or springs forward to the next notch on the hinge (1).
       • Decrease the opening height of the lid and release the spring tension by moving the spring (2) backward to another notch on the hinge (1).