Front Seat Back Replacement

Front Seat Back Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the driver or passenger front seat.
2. Remove the lumbar knob and the accouter from the driver's seat (if equipped).
3. Disconnect the cable from the actuator, if equipped.




4. Remove the seat recliner bolts (6).
5. Remove the seat back pivot bolt (3).
6. Remove the seat back (1) from the seat cushion (5).
7. Tie a piece of string or the equivalent to the end of the lumbar cable. Route the lumbar cable through the seat cushion (5).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the seat back (1) to the seat cushion (5). If lumbar equipped, route the cable through the seat cushion (5).

Important: Use the cable to duplicate the cable routing in the new cushion.

2. Apply adhesive to the seat recliner bolts. Use GM adhesive P/N 12345382 or the equivalent.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the seat back pivot bolt (3).

Tighten the seat back pivot bolt to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the seat recliner bolts.

Tighten the seat recliner bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

5. Connect the cable onto the actuator.

Tighten the screws to the screws' fully driven and fully seated position. Do not strip the screws.

6. Install the lumbar actuator onto the driver's seat lumbar bracket, if equipped.
7. Install the lumbar knob, if equipped.
8. Install the driver or passenger front seat into vehicle.