Cadillac 2013 CUE, Removal Procedure

Page 1: ...e you re left with a car in pieces Why pay for the whole assembly when the only thing needed is a new component Replacement touch screens are available online for as low as 30 all the way up to a 400...

Page 2: ...d to be assembled and serviced as quickly as possible so you shouldn t have to go through a lot of effort especially when putting everything back together Take your time use lots of light and take a p...

Page 3: ...ather parts cost many times the price of this inexpensive kit You ll be amazed how often you reach for these The 12 piece kit offers a wide variety of sizes to tackle the toughest interior trim remova...

Page 4: ...narrow openings and the alligator jaws securely hold the fastener during retrieval Figure 3 10 Polypus Alligator Tipped Forceps DeWalt Cordless Screwdriver Any cordless screwdriver will probably work...

Page 5: ...e lighted end is a nice touch too for those dark corners where automotive fasteners like to reside Figure 4 DeWalt 8v Cordless Li Ion Cordless Screwdriver SRX Radio Control Assembly Replacement Remova...

Page 6: ...p and reposition the left side Front Floor Console Extension Item 1 to access the front floor console cover trim plate fasteners Item 2 3 Remove the two Front Floor Console Cover Trim Plate fasteners...

Page 7: ...4 Remove the left side Front Floor Console Cover Trim Plate Item 1...

Page 8: ...ont Floor Console Extension Item 1 to access the fasteners Item 2 6 Remove the Front Floor Console Cover Trim Plate two front floor console cover trim plate fasteners Item 2 7 Remove the right side Fr...

Page 9: ...The instrument panel center compartment trim does not need to be removed only re positioned 10 Gently unclip the Instrument Panel Center Compartment Trim Item 1 and reposition it rearwards 11 Remove t...

Page 10: ...12 Disconnect the electrical connectors 13 Remove the Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Item 1...

Page 11: ...rol assembly Item 2 16 Disconnect the electrical connectors 17 Transfer components as necessary Installation Procedure 1 Connect the electrical connectors 2 Install the Radio Control assembly Item 2 3...

Page 12: ...4 Connect the electrical connectors 5 Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Item 1 Install...

Page 13: ...the two Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel fasteners Item 2 7 Install the Instrument Panel Center Compartment trim Item 1 ensuring the retaining tabs are fully seated 8 Close the Instrument Panel Cen...

Page 14: ...9 Install the Right Side Front Floor Console Cover Trim Plate Item 1...

Page 15: ...wo Front Floor Console Cover Trim Plate fasteners Item 2 11 Install the right side Front Floor Console Extension Item 1 ensuring the retainers are fully seated 12 Install the left side Front Floor Con...

Page 16: ...acement Introduction Workflow Both side brackets are removed followed by the rear cover The hidden compartment is removed allowing access to the Touch screen retaining screws and ribbon connector Note...

Page 17: ...Figure 1 CUE Control Assembly Rear Cover Screw Types...

Page 18: ...et Removal a With the CUE Control Assembly laying face down on a soft shop towel remove the 6 7mm retaining screws from the back of the left and right side brackets Figure 2 Control Assembly Left Side...

Page 19: ...ace down on a soft shop towel remove the 13 7mm rear cover screws Not shown in the following picture are the 2 side screws and 6 screws near the top edge Refer to the note at the beginning of this sec...

Page 20: ...Figure 4 Control Assembly Cover Lower Fastener Locations b Lift and remove the rear cover from the Radio Control Assembly...

Page 21: ...7 Phillips head screws that secure the hidden compartment Note These are fine threaded screws Figure 5 Hidden Compartment Fastener Locations b Gently remove the Illuminated USB Receptacle two wire co...

Page 22: ...ctor Location c Remove the hidden compartment from the bottom side of the Control Assembly Opening the compartment door is optional To open it gently lift the door applying pressure to both sides Figu...

Page 23: ...the plastic connector keeper away from the ribbon cable The cable can be removed by gently pulling it out of the edge connector as shown in figure 8 Figure 8 Touch Screen Ribbon Cable Location b Remov...

Page 24: ...Figure 9 Touch Screen Screw Locations Figure 10 Touch Screen Right Side Screw Locations...

Page 25: ...reen and follow the removal steps in reverse route the ribbon cable through the slot first then seat the touch screen e Ensure the ribbon cable connector is installed with the exposed etch side face d...

Page 26: ...Guide Pin Close up g Once the CUE Control Assembly centered in the dash and mated to the power and signal connectors the larger of the three the Touch screen can be tested to ensure the ribbon cable i...

Page 27: ...As with any procedure feedback from end users is always appreciated to improve or clarify it for future users Contact me with any suggestions and I ll incorporate them in a later revision...