GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2001 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Control System 🢒 Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 106073 Size: SH
  1. Remove the upper trunk trim.
  2. Remove the fasteners and the cable clips from the trunk pass-through release cable, If equipped.
  3. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  4. Remove the center seat belt and outer shoulder belt buckle anchor fasteners.
  5. Lift the center shoulder belt off of the seat back and store on the rear shelf panel.
  6. Using a straight-bladed screwdriver, insert the screwdriver between the top of the seat back and rear of the shelf panel.

    7. Object Number: 106076 Size: SH
  7. Push down on the screwdriver in order to release the rear seat back retainers.

    8. Object Number: 430398 Size: SH
  8. Release the 4 retainers and pull the seat back away from the cross car beam.
  9. Position the rear shoulder belts in order to clear the rear seat back.
  10. Pull the seat away from shelf panel far enough to pull the pass-through release cable through the opening.
  11. Remove the rear seat back.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 430398 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear seat back into the car.
  2. Feed the pass-through release cable through the opening behind seat back, If equipped.
  3. Position the rear shoulder belts over the seat back.
  4. Align the slots in the seat back with the retainer clips on the cross car beam.
  5. Push the seat back firmly in order to engage the center clips and then the outer clips.

    6. Object Number: 106073 Size: SH
  6. Position the center shoulder belt over the seat back.

    7. 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.

    Important: Ensure that the fastener threads and fastener holes are free of any sealer patch material.

  7. Install the center seat belt and outer shoulder belt buckle fasteners.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 41 N·m (32 lb ft).

  8. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  9. Install the pass-through release cable fasteners and cable clips.
  10. Install the upper trunk trim.