GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2005 🢒 ION 🢒 Body 🢒 Seats 🢒 Rear Seat Back Cushion Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 876787 Size: SH
  1. Remove the garnish molding from the lower lock pillar. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Garnish Lower Molding Replacement .
  2. Disengage the clip holding the latch release handle to the rear compartment shelf.
  3. Remove the rosebud fastener which retains the latch cable to the rear compartment shelf.

    4. Object Number: 876786 Size: SH
  4. Remove the latch bolts.

    5. Object Number: 888319 Size: SH
  5. Remove the grommet from the sheet metal.
  6. Pull the latch assembly into the passenger compartment.
  7. Remove the latch assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 876786 Size: SH
  1. Install the latch assembly.
  2. Feed the cable and the release handle through the sheet metal to the rear compartment.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the rear seat back latch bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 888319 Size: SH
  4. Install the grommet.

    5. Object Number: 876787 Size: SH
  5. Install the rosebud fastener to the latch assembly cable.
  6. Install the release handle and engage the handle in the clip.
  7. Install the garnish molding to the lower lock pillar. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Garnish Lower Molding Replacement .