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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Regal 🢒 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: 530774 Size: SH
  3. Remove the bolts from the rear split folding seat back frame.

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

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

    6. Object Number: 530878 Size: SH
  6. Unhook the J-hook retainers at the bottom of the right and/or left rear seat back.
  7. Pull back the right and/or left carpet in order to expose the rear seat trim flaps in order to remove the staples.

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

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

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 530933 Size: SH
  1. Install the right and/or left rear seat back cover to the rear seat back, by pulling the rear seat back cover down and over the pad.
  2. Reach inside of the right rear seat back cover and reposition the rear seat back release pullstrap through the rear seat back 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 rear seat folding armrest, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 530863 Size: SH
  6. Reposition the rear seat back cable on the right rear seat back.
  7. Reposition the rear seat trim flaps.
  8. Install new staples to the rear seat trim flaps.

    9. Object Number: 530878 Size: SH
  9. Fasten the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the right and/or left rear seat back.

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

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

    12. Object Number: 530774 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.

  12. Install the bolts to the rear split folding seat back frame.

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

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