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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) MODULEREMOVAL
1996 Saturn SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7
Removal
1996 Saturn SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7SECTION Removal
1. For Sedans and Wagons:
a. Disengage seat cushion by pushing rearward, then upward at two front retaining locations to release the rear cushion from the retainers.
b. Slide the cushion from under the seat back guiding the seat belt buckle through the seat cushion and remove the seat cushion.
c. Remove rear seat carpet retainer molding.
d. Lower rear seat back.
e. Remove body lock trim finish molding by pulling firmly, starting at the bottom of the molding to disengage clips.
f. Slide molding out from under body lock pillar upper trim finish molding.
2. For Coupes:
a. Remove rear seat console inserts.
b. Remove rear seat center console fasteners.
c. Disengage seat cushion by pushing rearward, then upward at two front retaining locations to release the rear cushion from the retainers.
d. Slide the cushion from under the seat back guiding the seat belt buckle through the seat cushion and remove the seat cushion.
e. Pull firmly on right front lower garnish/sill molding to loosen clips.
f. Lower rear seat back.
g. Remove right quarter trim panel fasteners.
h. Remove right quarter trim panel.
3. Disconnect remote control door lock (RKE) module connector.
4. Pull firmly on remote control door lock (RKE) module from the top to bottom to disengage dual-lock.
5. Remove remote control door lock (RKE) module.
a. Disengage seat cushion by pushing rearward, then upward at two front retaining locations to release the rear cushion from the retainers.
b. Slide the cushion from under the seat back guiding the seat belt buckle through the seat cushion and remove the seat cushion.
c. Remove rear seat carpet retainer molding.
d. Lower rear seat back.
e. Remove body lock trim finish molding by pulling firmly, starting at the bottom of the molding to disengage clips.
f. Slide molding out from under body lock pillar upper trim finish molding.
2. For Coupes:
a. Remove rear seat console inserts.
b. Remove rear seat center console fasteners.
c. Disengage seat cushion by pushing rearward, then upward at two front retaining locations to release the rear cushion from the retainers.
d. Slide the cushion from under the seat back guiding the seat belt buckle through the seat cushion and remove the seat cushion.
e. Pull firmly on right front lower garnish/sill molding to loosen clips.
f. Lower rear seat back.
g. Remove right quarter trim panel fasteners.
h. Remove right quarter trim panel.
3. Disconnect remote control door lock (RKE) module connector.
4. Pull firmly on remote control door lock (RKE) module from the top to bottom to disengage dual-lock.
5. Remove remote control door lock (RKE) module.
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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.