Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector (2) - Remove
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Remove
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (2) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (3) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector (5) - Remove
Using a suitable jack stand (1), support the differential carrier.
Position a block of wood (1) and a suitable jack stand (2) between the frame of the vehicle and the rear suspension bracket.
- NOTE:
DO NOT raise the vehicle higher than necessary.
Using the block of wood and a suitable jack stand (1), raise the vehicle just enough to reposition the hoist pad (2) from under the vehicle.
Rear Suspension Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Bracket Bolt (4) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Cradle Front Bolt (3) - Remove and DISCARD
- Rear Suspension Bracket (2) - Remove
- If performing other procedures, position the hoist pad back onto body flange between the rear suspension bracket fastener holes, lower the vehicle onto the hoist and remove the jack stands.
DO NOT ATTEMPT OTHER REPAIRS WITH JACK STANDS IN PLACE.
NOTE:
The following service procedure is to be performed one side at a time.