Cadillac Seville Parts

Cadillac Seville Parts Questions & Answers

• Alternator
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  Q: How to replace the alternator on Cadillac Seville?

  A: To change the generator, initially disconnect its negative Battery Cable, the Drive Belt, and the engine cooling fans. States to disconnect the wiring harness connector from the generator and replish the protective boot around the generator output bat terminal to gain access. Take off the generator output bat terminal nut and remove the positive lead off the generator. Remove the bolts from the generator before tightening its lower bolt and moving it out of the vehicle (1, 2). For installation, fix the generator to the a/c compressor and engine, install the generator mounting bolts (1, 2) and tighten them up to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Attach the wiring harness connector to the generator, and attach the battery positive lead and install generator output bat terminal nut fastened to 12.5 n.m (111 lb in). Place on protective boot onto the generator output bat terminal, place back the engine cooling fans, install back the Drive Belt and finally reconnect the negative cable battery.
• Bumper Cover
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  Q: How to replace the rear bumper fascia on Cadillac Seville?

  A: Start by raising and supporting your vehicle as the next step before dissassembling the rear bumper fascia. Takethe push-in retainers from their position between the body and rear bumper fascia and rear wheelhouse extensions. First lower the vehicle before removing fasteners that connect the rear bumper fascia from the wheelhouse opening then complete the operation to open the rear compartment. Begin by removing the side trim panels in the rear compartment while taking out fasteners which link the rear bumper fascia to both quarter panels and the vehicle itself. Start by disconnecting the Rear Object Sensor harness electrical connector from the passenger side of the rear bumper fascia then remove the rear bumper fascia from the vehicle. The process requires removal of Rear Object Sensor assemblies from the rear bumper fascia when they are present. Start by mounting Rear Object Sensor assemblies into the available space in the rear bumper fascia followed by attaching the rear bumper fascia to the vehicle. Tighten all fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb in) when installing them to the rear bumper fascia. After connecting the Ultrasonic Rear Object Sensor electrical connector to the right-hand side rear bumper fascia bracket, install fasteners to secure the rear bumper fascia to the quarter panels where torque must reach 9 N.m (80 lb in). Afterward install rear compartment side trim panels before closing the rear compartment and raising and supporting the vehicle. Secure rear bumper fascia fasteners to wheelhouse openings by tightening them to 9 N.m (80 lb in) and follow installation of the rear wheelhouse extensions before completing the fascia-body attachment with push-in retainers.
• Emblem, Front
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  Q: How to replace the emblem/nameplate on the door on Cadillac Seville?

  A: You need to set alignment tape on the door surface to fit the new emblem properly but also to secure the mounting surface before you start uninstalling. Heat the emblem/nameplate thoroughly with J 25070 and move the heat gun in circles for 30 seconds. You can take out the panel surface emblem/nameplate with a plastic flat tool. Before attaching the new emblem/nameplate use a modeling adhesive remove tool from 3M(TM) part number 07502 or its equal for metal body parts but employ VMP naphtha and a lint-free cloth to clean plastic panels. Prepare the clean and dry space before placing tape at the marked front side door nameplate position. Heat the installation surface between 80 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit (27 and 41 degrees Celsius) using the J 25070 Heat Gun (J 25070). Also warm the emblem/nameplate to 85 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (29 to 32 degrees Celsius). apply full pressure to stick the nameplate directly onto the placement signs while ensuring it fits properly by removing the protective liner from its back side. Take off the protective tape cover from the installation area.
• Steering Wheel
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  Q: How to replace the steering wheel on Cadillac Seville?

  A: Start Steering Wheel replacement by disabling the sir system. Start by taking out both the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module (SIR) and the steering column shaft nut. After installing the Steering Wheel lock pin (J 1859-A) along with the Steering Wheel puller adapter (J 42578) you can detach the Steering Wheel from the Steering Shaft to remove it. When installing the wiring you must guide it through the Steering Wheel until it lines up with the Steering Shaft's mark. Fasten the Steering Wheel nut with 41 nm (30 ft. Lbs.) torque. Install the sir module after connecting wiring to the sir module operation turn-on.