GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 CTS 🢒 Body 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

    Important: The passenger seat is equipped with an Inflatable Restraints Passenger Presence System, which is attached to the bottom seat cushion. A preload check will have to be performed after any repairs that involve removal of the seat cover/trim.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling for driver seat and to SIR Disabling and Enabling for passenger seat in SIR.
  2. Remove the seat cushion from the seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement .
  3. Turn the seat cushion upside down on a clean protected surface.

    4. Object Number: 715103 Size: SH
  4. Release the seat cushion cover J channels (1) from the seat cushion frame.

    5. Object Number: 715137 Size: SH
  5. Remove the seat cushion cover (3) from the seat cushion frame (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 715137 Size: SH
  1. Install the seat cushion (2) to the seat cushion frame (1).
  2. Install the seat cushion cover (3) over the seat cushion (2).
  3. Work the seat cushion cover (3) into position so there are no wrinkles or lumps in the seat cushion cover (3).
  4. Ensure the hook and loop fasteners on the seat cushion cover and the seat cushion pad are fully engaged in order to ensure proper fit of the seat cushion cover (3).
  5. Turn the seat cushion assembly over.

    6. Object Number: 715103 Size: SH
  6. Install the seat cushion cover J channels (1) to the seat cushion frame.
  7. Install the seat cushion to the seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement .
  8. Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling for driver seat and to SIR Disabling and Enabling for passenger seat in SIR.
  9. Perform the passenger presence system preload test procedure when replacing or performing any repairs on the passenger seat. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems.