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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Rear Folding Seat Back Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Fold down the left or right split folding seat back.

    2. Object Number: 176352 Size: SH
  2. Open the J-retainer at the bottom edge of the split folding seat back.
  3. Remove the outboard split folding seat back pivot screws.
  4. Remove the outboard split folding seat back pivot from the seat back.
  5. Remove the outboard split folding seat back from the split folding seat back support .

    6. Object Number: 176332 Size: SH
  6. Place the split folding seat back on a clean, protected surface.
  7. Remove the seat cover. Refer to Rear Folding Seat Back Cover Replacement .
  8. Remove the split folding seat back latch screws.
  9. Reach between the split folding seat back pad and the split folding seat back cover to remove the split folding seat back latch.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 176332 Size: SH
  1. Reach between the split folding seat back pad and the split folding seat back cover to install the split folding seat back latch.

    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 split folding seat back latch screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the seat back latch screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the seat back cover. Refer to Rear Folding Seat Back Cover Replacement
  4. Place the split folding seat back into the split folding seat back support assembly.
  5. Install the outboard split folding seat back pivot to the split folding seat back.
  6. Install the outboard split folding seat back pivot screws.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the outboard split folding seat back pivot screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 176352 Size: SH
  7. Close the J-retainer at the bottom edge of the split folding seat back.
  8. Fold up the left or right split folding seat back.