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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Body 🢒 Seats 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.


    Object Number: 896599 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with Side Impact Air Bag (SIAB). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the seat cushion from the seat back. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement .
  3. Remove the seat adjusters from the seat frame. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Replacement .
  4. On the driver side, remove the seat belt buckle bolt.

    5. Remove the seat belt buckle (6) from the cushion frame (1).

  5. Unfasten the J-hook retainers (3) from the seat cushion frame (1).
  6. Remove the seat cushion cover (2) from the seat cushion frame (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 896599 Size: SH
  1. Install the seat cushion cover (2) to the seat cushion frame (1).
  2. Fasten the J-hook retainers (3) to the seat cushion frame (1).
  3. On the driver side install the seat belt buckle (6) to the cushion frame (1).

    4. 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.

  4. Install the seat belt buckle bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

  5. Install the seat adjusters to the seat frame. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Replacement .
  6. Install the seat cushion to the seat back. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement .
  7. Enable the SIR system, if equipped with SIAB. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.