Q: How to replace the rear Trunk Lock Cylinder on Cadillac Eldorado?
A: Begin the replacement by taking the rear compartment lid trim off first. Detach the lock cylinder emblem before moving forward. Use a flat-blade tool to pry off the retainer while holding a wooden wedge between the tool and lid body to prevent damaging the paint surface. Pull out the electrical connector and take off the cylinder unit from the trunk space. Place the gasket on the lock cylinder before putting the cylinder into the rear compartment lid . Retainer clip should be securely fastened as you reconnect the electrical connector and feed the lock release cable into the cylinder base. Reassemble the rear compartment lid trim and its badge after completing all installation steps.
Q: How to replace the rear compartment trunk lock cylinder on Cadillac DeVille?
A: You need to open the rear compartment lid then detach the compartment lid trim pieces to access the lock cylinder. Start by detaching the back up lamp before disconnecting the latch release cable from the lid lock cylinder. Pull off the small metal clip which holds the lid lock cylinder at its position on the rear compartment lid to access the cylinder. Reposition the lid lock cylinder inside the rear compartment lid after inserting it and add the retainer clip. Reattach the latch release cable to the lid lock cylinder and return the back up lamp and rear compartment lid trim while putting the lid back in its position.
Q: How to replace the rear compartment trunk lock cylinder on Cadillac Seville?
A: Before working on the lock you must first open the rear storage area and remove the back up lamp. Untwine the latch release cable from the lid lock cylinder then undo all fasteners which anchor this part to the rear compartment lid. Take out the lid lock cylinder through its location on the rear compartment lid. Place the lid lock cylinder onto the rear compartment lid before you install it according to fastener notice instructions. Put the fasteners into the lid lock cylinder and tighten them to 80 pounds of force (9 N.m). Secure the locking cable into the lid lock unit and put back the back up lamp. After testing the cylinder movement check its performance and put the rear compartment closed.