2008 Cadillac XLR Trunk Lid Latch

You should remove the rear fascia, the nuts attaching the latch to the rear compartment panel, and the latch from the rear compartment panel.

You should install the nuts attaching the latch to the rear compartment panel, and the rear fascia, and re-position the rear center compartment carpet.

You should remove both cargo net hooks from the driver-side trim panel in the rear compartment, the fastener from the retaining bracket that holds the rear-mounted door release cable, the doorsill trim, the B-Pillar interior trim, the mastic cover from the door latch access hole in the body, the fasteners from the B-Pillar mounted door latch, the latch from the body access hole, the connector from the door latch, the fasteners from the rear latch cover securing the cables, the latch cover and the cable end.

The recommended torque is 10 N.m (89 lb in).

You should install the cable end on the latch, the latch cover fasteners to the latch, the electrical connector, the fasteners through the cover plate and to the B-Pillar mounted door latch, the fastener to the bracket retaining the rear door release cable, the new mastic cover over the latch access hole in the body, the B-Pillar interior trim, and the doorsill trim.