GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Century (China) 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket for bucket seats or Split Bench Seat Replacement for bench seats.
  2. Pull back the front seat back cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement .
  3. Pull back the front seat cushion cover in order to expose the front seat recliner assembly. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement .
  4. Remove the two recliner to the seat cushion frame roll pins. Discard the roll pins.

    5. Object Number: 305144 Size: SH
  5. Remove the recliner to the seat back frame pivot bolts.
  6. Remove the recliner from the seat cushion frame.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 305144 Size: SH
  1. Position the recliner to the seat cushion frame.
  2. Install but do no tighten the recliner to the seat back frame pivot bolts.
  3. Install the two recliner to the seat cushion frame roll pins. Use new roll pins.

    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. Tighten the pivot bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the seat back frame pivot bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Pull back the front seat back cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement .
  6. Pull back the front seat cushion cover in order to cover the front seat recliner assembly. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement .
  7. Install the front seat to the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket for bucket seats or Split Bench Seat Replacement for bench seats.