Front Seat Armrest Replacement for Buick Park Avenue 2003

1. Remove the front seat retaining bolts. Refer to Seat Replacement .
2. Tilt the back of the seat upward but do not remove.
3. Remove the rear air deflector duct from the bottom of the armrest.
4. Remove the 4 retaining nuts securing the center armrest to the seat assembly.
5. Remove the center armrest assembly.

1. Install the center armrest to the seat assembly.
2. Install the 4 nuts in order to secure the center armrest to the seat.

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.

3. Tighten the retaining nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the 4 retaining nuts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the rear air deflector duct to the bottom of the armrest.
5. lower the back of the seat down.
6. Install the front seat retaining bolts. Refer to Seat Replacement .