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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 GTO 🢒 Body 🢒 Seats 🢒 Driver Seat Back Cushion Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1364816 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat back latch to seat back frame retaining screw (1).
  2. Remove the front seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1363060 Size: SH
  3. Disengage the seat back cover J-clips (1) and the Velcro tabs (2) at the lower corners.

    4. Object Number: 1364820 Size: SH
  4. Push up on the retaining clip (1) retaining the release lever.

    5. Object Number: 1364821 Size: SH
  5. While holding upward pressure on the retaining clip, grasp the release lever (1) and pull away from the seat back to remove.
  6. Remove the release lever assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1364821 Size: SH
  1. Push inward on the seat back release lever (1) ensuring the lever snaps into release lever retaining clip.

    2. Object Number: 1363060 Size: SH
  2. Engage the seat back cover J-clips (1) and the Velcro tabs (2) at the lower corners.
  3. Install the front seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .

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


    Object Number: 1364816 Size: SH
  4. Install the seat back latch to seat back frame retaining screw (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the seat back latch retaining screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).