GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 Astra 🢒 Seats 🢒 Seat Hardware, Trim, and Upholstery 🢒 Rear Seat Back Cushion Latch Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1941335 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear seat.
    2. 1.1. Unlock at the loop (1) and support in the rear area (arrow).
    1.2. Remove the rear seat upwards.
  2. Remove the head restraint.

    3. Object Number: 1942115 Size: LH
  3. Remove the rear seat backrest.
    4. 3.1. Remove bolt at the front.
    3.2. Remove the belt buckle.
    3.3. Remove the 2 side bolts.
    3.4. Fold down the rear seat backrest.
    3.5. Remove the bolt at the back.

    Object Number: 1941340 Size: SH

    Note: Second mechanic is required.

  4. Remove the rear seat backrest.

    5. Remove the rear seat backrest from the side guide.


    Object Number: 1936712 Size: LH
  5. Remove the rear seat backrest cover.

    6. Remove the 9 clips (l).

  6. Remove the left bracket.

    7. Remove the bolts (1),  (II).

  7. Remove the upholstery covering all the way around.
  8. Remove the head restraint guide sleeve.

    9. Remove the head restraint guide sleeve 2.


    Object Number: 1942130 Size: SH
  9. Remove the upholstery covering.
    10. 9.1. Remove the 7 clamps.
    9.2. Remove the upholstery covering.
  10. Remove the release handle panel seat backrest.

    11. Object Number: 1944570 Size: SH
  11. Remove the lock and the rear seat backrest.
    12. 11.1. Drill out the 4 rivets (arrows).
    11.2. Pull the cable from the fastening plate.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the lock and the rear seat backrest.
    2. 1.1. Insert the cable into fastening plate.
    1.2. Install the 4 rivets.
  2. Install the release handle panel seat backrest.
  3. Install the upholstery covering.

    4. Position the upholstery covering.

  4. Install the 7 clamps.
  5. Install the head restraint guide sleeve.

    6. Engage the 2 head restraint guide sleeves (audible click).

  6. Insert the surrounding upholstery covering.

    7. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  7. Install the left bracket.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Install the rear seat backrest cover.

    9. Install the 9 clips.

  9. Install the headrest.
  10. Insert the rear seat backrest.
  11. Install the rear seat backrest.

    12. Tighten

        • Tighten the 2 side bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
        • Tighten the screw at the back to 20  N·m (15 lb ft).
  12. Fold down the rear seat backrest.

    13. Note: Use screw locking compound.

  13. Insert the seat belt buckle.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the front screw to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  14. Install the rear seat.
  15. Insert the rear seat cushion and position.