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

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1942388 Size: SH
  1. Remove the bench seat.
    2. 1.1. Unlock the 2 brackets (1) front.
    1.2. Support 2 bench seats from the rear bracket.
    1.3. Push the seat simultaneously backwards and upward.

    Object Number: 1942251 Size: LH
  2. Remove the center rear seat backrest.
    3. 2.1. Remove the 2 bolts at the front and remove the belt buckle.
    2.2. Remove the 4 bolts, side.
    2.3. Fold down the rear seat backrest.
    2.4. Remove the 2 bolts at the back.
  3. Remove the head restraints.
  4. Remove the head restraint guide sleeve.

    5. Remove the 2 head restraint guide sleeves with a suitable tool.


    Object Number: 1942253 Size: LH
  5. Remove the rear seat backrest cover.

    6. Remove the 11 clips.

  6. Remove the brackets, right and left.

    7. Remove the 2 bolts.


    Object Number: 1942260 Size: SH
  7. Remove the lock panel.

    8. Remove the 2 bolts (1).


    Object Number: 1944595 Size: SH
  8. Remove the cushion cover.

    9. Remove the cushion cover all the way around.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the cushion cover.

    2. Position the cushion cover.

  2. Insert surrounding cushion cover.

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

  3. Install the lock panel.

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

  4. Install the head restraint guide sleeve.

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

  5. Install the brackets, right and left.

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

  6. Install the rear seat backrest cover.

    7. Install the 11 clips.

  7. Install the head restraints.
  8. Insert the rear seat backrest.

    9. Note: Use screw locking compound.

  9. Install the rear seat backrest.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 screws at back to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

    Note: Use screw locking compound.

  10. Fold down the rear seat backrest.

    11. Insert the seat belt buckle.

    Tighten

        • Tighten the 4 bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
        • Tighten the 2 front bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
  11. Insert the rear seat cushions and lock.