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Seat Center Console Cover Latch Sticking

Subject:Seat Center Console Cover Latch Sticking

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When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.

Condition/Concern:

Front seat center console cover sticking, will not open.

Recommendation/Instructions:

Remove the cover of the latch assembly by releasing the tabs.

Apply a small amount of (Lithium Grease or GM equivalent) GM Synthetic Lube ( part number 12346241 ) between the Rivet and the moving part of the latch, on the latch assembly pivot point which is located in the console base.

Reinstall the cover of the latch assembly by snap fitting the tabs.

Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed. If these steps do not resolve the condition, please contact GM TAC for further diagnostic assistance. This diagnostic approach was developed for the vehicle with the VIN you entered and should not be automatically be used for other vehicles with similar symptoms.