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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1996SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - REVISED DIAGNOSTICSREMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK (RKE) MODULEINSTALLATION
1996 Saturn SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7
Installation
1996 Saturn SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7SECTION Installation
1. Install remote control door lock (RKE) module.
2. Connect electrical connector.
3. For Coupes:
a. Install right quarter trim panel.
b. Install right quarter trim panel fasteners.
c. Raise rear seat back.
d. Position right front lower garnish/sill molding to vehicle and push at clip locations.
e. Position rear edge of rear seat cushion onto rear compartment ramp. Route seat belt buckles through rear seat cushion opening. Make sure that the seat belts are not twisted or that the buckles are not stuck beneath the rear seat cushion.
f. Align retaining rod of seat frame wire with rear compartment lower retainers.
g. Push rearward and down on the rear seat cushion to secure wire frame assembly.
h. Pull up on cushion to verify that it is securely fastened into place.
i. Install rear seat center console fasteners and inserts.
4. For Sedans and Wagons:
a. Slide body lock trim finish molding upper tab into the body lock pillar upper trim finish molding.
b. Line up attaching clips and firmly snap body lock trim finish molding into place.
IMPORTANT:
Outboard clip of the body lock pillar trim finish moulding must be positioned under weatherstrip after installation.
c. Raise rear seat back.
d. Install rear seat carpet retainer molding.
e. Position seat cushion rear edge onto rear compartment ramps. Route seat belt buckles through the rear cushion slots assuring that the buckles are not twisted or stuck beneath the seat cushion.
f. Align the seat frame wire with the rear compartment lower retainers and push rearward while pushing downward to secure the seat frame wire into retainers. Pull up on cushion to verify that it is secure.
2. Connect electrical connector.
3. For Coupes:
a. Install right quarter trim panel.
b. Install right quarter trim panel fasteners.
c. Raise rear seat back.
d. Position right front lower garnish/sill molding to vehicle and push at clip locations.
e. Position rear edge of rear seat cushion onto rear compartment ramp. Route seat belt buckles through rear seat cushion opening. Make sure that the seat belts are not twisted or that the buckles are not stuck beneath the rear seat cushion.
f. Align retaining rod of seat frame wire with rear compartment lower retainers.
g. Push rearward and down on the rear seat cushion to secure wire frame assembly.
h. Pull up on cushion to verify that it is securely fastened into place.
i. Install rear seat center console fasteners and inserts.
4. For Sedans and Wagons:
a. Slide body lock trim finish molding upper tab into the body lock pillar upper trim finish molding.
b. Line up attaching clips and firmly snap body lock trim finish molding into place.
IMPORTANT:
Outboard clip of the body lock pillar trim finish moulding must be positioned under weatherstrip after installation.
c. Raise rear seat back.
d. Install rear seat carpet retainer molding.
e. Position seat cushion rear edge onto rear compartment ramps. Route seat belt buckles through the rear cushion slots assuring that the buckles are not twisted or stuck beneath the seat cushion.
f. Align the seat frame wire with the rear compartment lower retainers and push rearward while pushing downward to secure the seat frame wire into retainers. Pull up on cushion to verify that it is secure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.