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Seat Replacement - Front Bucket



Seat Replacement - Front Bucket

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the front seat adjuster track covers. Refer to Seat Adjuster Track Cover Replacement - Front (Seat Adjuster Track Cover Replacement - Front) .
2. Remove the front seat head restraint. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat (Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat) .
3. Position the front seat to the full forward and the full-up position.
4. Remove the nut from the front seat belt bracket, on the door side of the seat.
5. Remove the bolts from the rear of the seat adjuster.
6. Disconnect the electrical body harness from the seat.
7. Tilt the seat forward and slid it back to disengage the seat adjuster hooks holding the seat to the floor pan.
8. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the front seat in the vehicle.
2. Engage the front seat hook attachments.
3. Connect the electrical body harness to the seat.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the bolts to the rear of the seat adjuster.

Tighten the front seat adjuster bolts to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

5. Install the front seat adjuster track covers. Refer to Seat Adjuster Track Cover Replacement - Front (Seat Adjuster Track Cover Replacement - Front) .
6. For the Impala, install the nut to the front seat belt bracket.

Tighten the nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

7. Install the front seat head restraint. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat (Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat) .
8. Inspect the front seat for proper operation.