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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 724169 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear compartment lid latch assembly.
  2. Remove the latch cable (2) from the lock cylinder.
  3. Remove the fastener (3) securing the rear compartment lid interior release handle to the rear compartment lid.
  4. Remove the fasteners securing the rear compartment lid latch assembly (1) to the rear compartment lid.
  5. Remove the lid latch assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 724169 Size: SH
  1. Install the lid latch assembly (1).

    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 fasteners in order to secure the lid latch assembly (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  3. Install the latch cable (2) to the lock cylinder.
  4. Install the fastener (3) in order to secure the rear compartment lid interior release handle to the rear compartment lid.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener (2) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Connect the electrical connectors to the lid latch assembly.