GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. From inside the rear compartment, unlatch the folding seat back that is operating properly.

  2. Object Number: 612746  Size: SH
  3. From inside the rear compartment, unlatch the stuck portion of the rear seat back from the center pivot bracket, pulling the seat back frontward.
  4. Important: The seat back will still be attached at the outboard pivot area and the striker pin/latch area.


    Object Number: 612747  Size: SH
  5. Reach between the rear seat cushion and the rear seat back, detach the velcro that holds the carpet flap on the back of the seat back.
  6. With the entire flap loose, pull the foam pad away from the plastic panel.

  7. Object Number: 612748  Size: SH
  8. Reach between the foam and the panel to the top of the panel until you reach the latch mechanism.

  9. Object Number: 612749  Size: SH
  10. Release the latch pawl from the striker pin and pull the split back open.
  11. Remove the split folding back from the outboard pivot location and remove the back from the vehicle.

  12. Object Number: 612750  Size: SH
  13. Detach the "S" fitting on the latch cable into the slot in the latch pawl.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 612750  Size: SH
  1. Install the "S" fitting or the new latch cable into the slot in the latch pawl.

  2. Object Number: 612747  Size: SH
  3. Relocate the foam on the panel.
  4. Reposition the trim.
  5. Install the rear seat back, place the outboard pivot bolt on the rear seat back in the outboard pivot in the vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 612746  Size: SH
  7. Attach the inboard pivot bolt into the center pivot bracket and adjust trim.
  8. Close the split folding seat and check for proper operation.