GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Impala 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 739321 Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Use a grease pencil to mark the location of the rear compartment latch.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear compartment latch.
  4. Remove the nuts that retain the rear compartment latch.
  5. Remove the rear compartment latch from the rear compartment.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 739321 Size: SH
  1. Align the rear compartment latch to the marks made on the rear compartment.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the rear compartment latch nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the rear compartment latch nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  3. Connect the electrical connectors to the rear compartment latch.
  4. Close the rear compartment.