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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Seville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 105351 Size: SH
  4. Remove the nuts (2) retaining the rear compartment latch striker (1) to the vehicle.
  5. Remove the rear compartment latch striker (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 105351 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear compartment latch striker (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the nuts (2) to retain the rear compartment latch striker (1) to the vehicle.
  3. Carefully close the rear compartment lid.

    4. 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.

  4. Hold the rear compartment lid at correct height and tighten the nuts (2) to retain the rear compartment latch striker (1) to the vehicle.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 12 N·m  (92 lb in).

  5. Open the rear compartment lid.
  6. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  7. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
  8. Close the rear compartment lid.