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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 RELAY Ext. 🢒 Seats 🢒 Seat Hardware, Trim, and Upholstery 🢒 Rear Seat Number 2 Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1866631 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear seat number 2 head restraint (1) by pulling the clips (2) out with a hook awl or similar tool.

    2. Object Number: 1866630 Size: SH
  2. Remove the rear seat number 2 back release handle bezel (1). Refer to Rear Seat Latch Release Strap Bezel Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear seat number 2 belt opening bezel, if equipped.
  4. Remove the rear seat number 2 child restraint tether cover, if equipped.

    5. Object Number: 1866632 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear seat number 2 cushion pad protectors (2). Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Pad Protector Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear seat back latch pivot bolts (1).
  7. Spread the seat cushion frame enough to separate the frame from the seat back.
  8. Remove the rear seat number 2 center belt anchor bolt, if equipped.

    9. Object Number: 1866634 Size: SH
  9. To remove the rear seat number 2 back cover, do the following:
    10. • Release the hook and loop retainers at the bottom corners of the seat back cover.
    • Unhook the bottom of the seat back cover fabric from the seat back frame.
    • Disconnect the bottom and lower side j-channel retainers.
    • While pulling the seat back cover (2) up, remove the hog rings (3) that secure the seat back cover to the pad (1) in the middle of the seat back.

    Object Number: 1866633 Size: SH
  10. Remove the rear seat number 2 back panel (1), it is secured to the seat back frame with push in retainers.

    11. Object Number: 1866635 Size: SH
  11. Remove the rear seat number 2 back cushion pad (1) by releasing the fabric on top from the seat back frame.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1866635 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear seat number 2 back cushion pad (1) to the rear seat back frame and hook the fabric on the top to the seat back frame.

    2. Object Number: 1866633 Size: SH
  2. Install the rear seat number 2 back panel (1) to the seat back frame.

    3. Object Number: 1866634 Size: SH
  3. Install the rear seat number 2 back cushion cover (2) to the pad (1).
    4. • Hook the lower fabric sections to the seat back frame in the same locations from removal.
    • Secure the hook and loop fasteners on the lower corners of the seat back cover.
    • Connect the j-channel retainers at the lower sides and bottom of the seat back cover.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the rear seat number 2 center belt anchor bolt, if equipped.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

  5. Spread the rear seat number 2 cushion frame enough to attach to the rear seat back.

    6. Object Number: 1866632 Size: SH
  6. Install the rear seat number 2 back latch pivot bolts (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  7. Install the rear seat number 2 cushion pad protectors (2). Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Pad Protector Replacement .
  8. Install the rear seat number 2 child restraint tether cover, if equipped.
  9. Install the rear seat number 2 belt opening bezel, if equipped.

    10. Object Number: 1866630 Size: SH
  10. Install the rear seat number 2 back release handle bezel (1). Refer to Rear Seat Latch Release Strap Bezel Replacement .

    11. Object Number: 1866631 Size: SH
  11. Install the rear seat number 2 head restraint clips (2) to the seat back then insert the head restraint (1) and push down to secure.