GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2002 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Back Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 310864 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the E/Z entry manual release knob. Refer to Inertia Latch Replacement .
  3. Remove the front seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 803048 Size: SH
  4. If equipped with heated seats, disconnect the seat back heater wire connector from under the seat cushion.

    5. Object Number: 803056 Size: SH
  5. If equipped with power lumbar, disconnect the lumbar modules (1,2)

    6. Object Number: 310864 Size: SH
  6. Unfasten the J-retainer on the outboard side of the seat cushion cover.
  7. Slide up the sewn side of the cushion cover in order to expose the recliner/seat back attachment.
  8. Remove the roll pins from the hinge supports and the recliner. Discard the roll pins.
  9. Remove the pivot bolts which secure the recliner to the seat frame.
  10. Remove the seat back from the front seat.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 310864 Size: SH
  1. Install the seat back to the front seat.

    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 pivot bolts which secure the recliner to the seat frame.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb in).

  3. Install the new roll pins to the hinge supports and to the recliner.
  4. Fasten the J-retainer on the outboard side of the seat cushion cover.

    5. Object Number: 803056 Size: SH
  5. If equipped with power lumbar, connect the lumbar modules (1,2)

    6. Object Number: 803048 Size: SH
  6. If equipped with heated seats, connect the heater wire connector under the seat cushion.
  7. Install the front seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Install the E/Z entry manual release knob. Refer to Inertia Latch Replacement .
  9. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .