GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the front seat cushion cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the front seat cushion pad and the cover can be removed as an assembly when replacing front seat cushion frame.

    4. Object Number: 246260 Size: SH
  4. Remove the front seat back pivot pin bolt. The front seat back pivot pin bolts are located on the inner and outer sides of the seat cushion frame.
  5. Remove the seat adjuster bolts.

    6. Object Number: 246261 Size: SH
  6. Remove the front seat cushion frame.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 246261 Size: SH
  1. Install the front seat cushion frame.

    2. Object Number: 246260 Size: SH

    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 seat adjuster bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the seat adjuster bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

  3. Install the front seat back pivot pin bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat back pivot pin bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  4. Install the front seat cushion cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement .
  5. Install the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .