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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Century 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 749299 Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Use a grease pencil to mark the location of the rear compartment lid latch to the rear compartment lid.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear compartment lid latch.
  4. Disconnect the lock cylinder actuator cable from the lock cylinder.
  5. Remove the rear compartment lid latch to rear compartment lid nuts.
  6. Remove the rear compartment lid latch from the rear compartment lid.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 749299 Size: SH
  1. Position the rear compartment lid latch to the alignment marks on the rear compartment lid.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the rear compartment lid latch to rear compartment lid nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Connect the electrical connectors to the rear compartment lid latch.
  4. Connect the lock cylinder actuator cable to the lock cylinder.
  5. Close the rear compartment.