Cadillac Catera Parts

Cadillac Catera Parts Questions & Answers

• Emblem
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  Q: How to replace the radiator grille emblem/nameplate on Cadillac Catera?

  A: Start by taking out the front grill from your vehicle to access the radiator emblem. Unscrew the grille emblem retainer from the emblem using a thin flat blade. Warm the emblem with the Heat Gun (J 25070) by moving it in circles at least 152 mm (6 in) away to keep from destroying the emblem. A plastic flat tool should be used gently to take off or raise the grille emblem from its position. Wipe the surface using a blend of 50/50 isopropyl alcohol and water or high flash naphtha. Install the emblem within temperatures that stay at or below 40°C (105°F). Warm the front grille and emblem to 26°C (80°F) using the Heat Gun J 25070. Place the front grille emblem on top of the molded wreath and crest then stick it to the grille surface. Push the grille emblem retainer onto the grille emblem to its proper position before installing the front grille components.
• Steering Wheel, Black
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  Q: How to service and repair the steering wheel on Cadillac Catera?

  A: Service and repairing Steering Wheel requires first-removing the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module. Reposition the locking tab on the Steering Wheel nut, and undo the nut and the locking tab. Mark the Steering Wheel with the Steering Column. When unmounting the Steering Wheel, the use of the specified Steering Wheel puller (J1859-A) and the legs of the Steering Wheel puller (J-36541-A), one only exclude causing damage to the Steering Column. Use these tools to pull off the Steering Wheel. In terms of installation, point the Steering Wheel along the Steering Column using match points and install the Steering Wheel nut locking tab followed by the Steering Wheel nut which should be secured to 28 nm (21 ft. Lbs.). Finally, you need to lock in place the nut using its locking tab and install the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module.
• Console Base, Black
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  Q: How to properly remove and install the Center Console on Cadillac Catera?

  A: To change the console, first, take out the rear vent housing of the console and afterward lift upward on the advance end of the gear selector boot to unfasten it from the console. Pull out the console opening near the gear selector to get the shift indicator and the connector into it, then the winter mode switch. Afterward, remove the console trim plate screws and pull the trim plate out to access the front-mounted console bolts that should be taken out along with the park brake boot by carefully prying on its sides. Irrelevant, use of it could lead to missing screws, i.e., one could forget to have them available. To install, place the console in position with the shift selector in park position and install the rear console bolts, tight them until seated but not stripped. The center screw to replace in park brake trim panel, car boot, and install and tighten front console bolt. Reconnect the console trim plate and its screws making sure that they are firmly seated but not stripped. Finaly install the winter mode switch, reconnect the shift indicator, click it into place, connect the gear selector boot to the lower console, and install the console rear vent housing.
• Alternator
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  Q: How to Service and Repair the Alternator on Cadillac Catera?

  A: The Alternator replacement begins by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by removing the intake air resonator and Drive Belt. The coolant heater must be removed before lifting the vehicle onto proper supports. The first step involves disconnecting the generator cooling duct from its cap and unfastening both the field coil terminals with leads and battery terminals with leads. Begin by removing first the upper mounting nut and then the lower mounting nut followed by the lower mounting bolt. Push out the upper mounting bolt through the generator and bracket then lower the vehicle while removing the generator and its generator cooling duct cap screws and cap. Begin generator installation by attaching the generator cooling duct cap while tightening its screws to 1 n.m (9 lb in). Position the generator where needed while lifting the vehicle and installing the upper mounting bolt followed by the lower mounting bolt . Begin by installing the lower mounting nut followed by tightening the lower mounting bolt and nut to 35 n.m (26 lb ft) before tightening the upper mounting bolt and nut to 40 n.m (30 lb ft). Start by installing the field coil terminal lead with its nut then tighten the nut to 3.5 n.m (31 lb in). After that attach the battery terminal lead with its nut followed by tightening the nut to 8 n.m (71 lb in). Next install the generator cooling duct before lowering the vehicle and then add the coolant heater system if equipped and then put on the Drive Belt while finishing with the intake air resonator. Finally attach the battery negative cable.