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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Century 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Rear Folding Seat Back Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear seat back bolsters. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 802802 Size: SH
  3. Remove the bolts (1) from the seat back frame.

    4. Object Number: 530836 Size: SH
  4. Remove the left rear seat back from the seat back frame.

    5. Object Number: 530927 Size: SH
  5. Remove the right rear seat back from the seat back frame.

    6. Object Number: 530878 Size: SH
  6. Unhook the J-hook retainers at the bottom of the rear seat back.
  7. Lift up the seat back trim material in order to expose the hidden trim flaps, and remove the staples.

    8. Object Number: 519886 Size: SH
  8. Reach inside of the rear seat back cover in order to unfasten the hook and loop retainers that secure the cover to the pad.
  9. Remove the folding armrest, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .

    10. Object Number: 530908 Size: SH
  10. Remove the cover from the rear seat back by pulling the cover up and over the pad.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 530933 Size: SH
  1. Install the cover to the rear seat back by pulling the cover down and over the pad.
  2. Reach inside of the right rear seat back cover and reposition the release pullstrap through the cover.
  3. Align the hook and the loop retainers.

    4. Object Number: 520405 Size: SH
  4. Use firm hand pressure in order to fasten the hook and the loop retainers, securing the rear seat back cover to the pad.
  5. Install the folding armrest, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 530863 Size: SH
  6. Reposition the cable on the seat back.
  7. Reposition the seat trim flaps.
  8. Install new staples to the seat trim flaps.
  9. Return the seat back trim material to the original position.

    10. Object Number: 530878 Size: SH
  10. Fasten the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back.

    11. Object Number: 530836 Size: SH
  11. Install the left rear seat back to the seat back frame.

    12. Object Number: 530927 Size: SH
  12. Install the right rear seat back to the seat back frame.

    13. Object Number: 802802 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.

  13. Install the pivot bolts (1) to the seat back frame.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  14. Install the rear seat back bolsters. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement .
  15. Install the seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .