Q: How to replace the rear compartment lid overslam bumper on Cadillac Eldorado?
A: Start replacing the rear compartment lid overslam bumper by opening the tool's main flap. Spin the overslam bumper counterclockwise to take it off from the back compartment panel. To fit the overslam bumper securely insert it clockwise into the rear compartment lid. Keep the overslam bumper in place after putting it into the rear compartment lid.
Q: How to replace the rear bumper fascia on Cadillac XLR?
A: Starting to replace the rear Bumper fascia requires first opening the rear compartment followed by vehicle elevation and support. A replacement requires workers to disconnect the tail lamps along with their pair of push-in fasteners maintaining the top fascia attachment to the rear panel and then separate the lower fascia fasteners from the absorber. The rear wheelhouse panels require loosening before you extract the single nut connecting the fascia to each quarter panel. Seize the opportunity to remove the rear park assist wiring harness connector while a helper gently pulls the fascia back to be taken off from the vehicle before collecting all brackets, clips and accessories for future use. Install the fascia by first adding old brackets and clips to the new fascia before helpers position this fascia on the vehicle. Hookup the rear park assist wiring harness electrical connector then fasten the top of the rear fascia push-in fasteners to the rear end panel following the fastener notice. Start by screwing the quarter-panel one nut until it reaches 25 n.m (18 lb ft), then install the three fasteners at the bottom of the rear fascia to the absorber. Put back the rear wheelhouse panels together with the tail lamps then seal the rear compartment.
Q: How to replace the rear bumper fascia on Cadillac SRX?
A: Begin by removing the rear wheelhouse liner with push-in retainers and proceed with opening the liftgate. You must first remove the bolts which secure the fascia to the rear end panel in addition to the bolts which attach the fascia to the horizontal joint of the quarter panel . The fascia should slide backward to separate from its position at the rear bumper brackets and demand the disconnected of electrical power supply if present. You should position the fascia against the body while connecting electrical connector for cases where present. Fully press the fascia against the quarter panel and proceed to install the bolts to the rear end panel at 6 N.m (53 lb in). Place the fascia with its horizontal joint facing the quarter panel and attach the bolts before tightening each one to 3 N.m (27 lb in). After finishing the process secure the fascia at the rear impact bar using push-in retainers. Reinstall the rear wheelhouse liner and close the liftgate.