GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  3. Remove seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement .
  4. Remove seat belt post rear cover.
  5. Remove shoulder belt retractor. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement .
  6. Remove upper front seat belt post cover.

  7. Object Number: 295159  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect electrical connectors from lumbar and SIR.

  9. Object Number: 295170  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect electrical connectors for the heated seat, or air lines and electrical connectors for adaptive lumbar.

  11. Object Number: 334253  Size: SH
  12. Remove seat back cover J channels on left and right sides and bottom to access four bolts (two on the left side and two on the right side).
  13. Remove the four bolts retaining seat back frame to recliner.
  14. Lift straight up on seat back frame to disengage from lower assembly.

Installation Procedure

  1. Slide seat back straight down into recliner and align bolt holes.
  2. Install four seat back frame bolts.

  3. Object Number: 295170  Size: SH
  4. Reconnect heated seat electrical connectors, or air lines and electrical connectors onto adaptive lumbar.

  5. Object Number: 295159  Size: SH
  6. Reconnect SIR and lumbar electrical connectors.
  7. Reinstall seat cover J channels (left, right, and lower).
  8. Install front seat belt shoulder retractor. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement .
  9. Install rear seat belt post cover.
  10. Install seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement .
  11. Install seat in the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.