GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: The following procedure is for both the right and left rear split folding seat backs.

  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Pull the release handles for the rear split folding seat backs.
  3. Fold down the split folding seat backs slightly to release the seat back from the seat back latch.


    Object Number: 740556  Size: SH
  4. With a flat-bladed tool release the locking mechanism for the inboard pivot bolt at the center pivot support.
  5. Right side shown, left side similar.

  6. Lift up the seat back. This will disconnect the inboard pivot bolt from the center pivot support.

  7. Object Number: 740558  Size: SH
  8. Slide the seat back towards the center of the vehicle to disconnect the outboard pivot pin from the wheelhouse bracket.
  9. Right side shown, left side similar.

  10. Remove the seat back from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 740558  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat back into the vehicle. Align and insert the outboard pivot pin into the wheelhouse bracket.
  2. Right side shown, left side similar.


    Object Number: 740557  Size: SH
  3. Open the locking mechanism for the center pivot support.
  4. Right side shown, left side similar.

  5. Install the inboard pivot bolt to the center pivot support
  6. Close the locking mechanism for the center pivot support. This will connect the inboard pivot bolt to the center pivot support.
  7. Check the rear split folding seat backs for proper operation.
  8. Return the seat back to the original position.
  9. Close the rear compartment lid.