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

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 530918 Size: SH
  2. Pull back the trim on the right rear seat bolster in order to expose the rear compartment release handle cable, if equipped.
  3. Reposition the rear compartment release handle cable from the right rear seat bolster, if equipped.

    4. Object Number: 530859 Size: SH
  4. Pull back the rear seat bolster trim to expose the bolts to the rear seat frame.
  5. Remove the bolts from the left and/or right rear seat bolster.
  6. Remove the left and/or right rear seat bolster from the rear seat back frame.

    7. Object Number: 530845 Size: SH
  7. Remove the push-in retainers from the center of the rear seat bolsters.

    8. Object Number: 530856 Size: SH
  8. Remove the push-in tab from the end of the rear seat bolsters.

    9. Object Number: 530923 Size: SH
  9. Remove the push-in J-hook retainers from the rear seat bolsters.

    10. Object Number: 530918 Size: SH
  10. Remove the rear seat bolsters trim cover from the rear seat bolsters pads.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 530918 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear seat bolster trim cover to the rear seat bolster pads.

    2. Object Number: 530848 Size: SH
  2. Install the push-in retainers to the center of the rear seat bolsters, pressing into place until fully seated.

    3. Object Number: 530918 Size: SH
  3. Reposition the rear seat bolsters trim cover side flap under and over the seat back frame side rail.

    4. Reposition the rear compartment release handle cable to the right rear seat bolster, if equipped.

    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.


    Object Number: 530859 Size: SH
  4. Install the bolts to the left and/or right rear seat bolster.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 530853 Size: SH
  5. Install the push-in tab from the end of the rear seat bolsters, pressing into place until fully seated.

    6. Object Number: 530923 Size: SH
  6. Install the push-in J-hook retainers to the rear seat bolsters, pressing into place until fully seated.
  7. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .