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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 CTS - RHD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Rear Split Folding Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 792503 Size: SH
  2. Remove the split fold seat pivot nut (1).
  3. Remove the seat back from the seat frame.
  4. Remove the head restraints. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  5. Remove the head restraint retainers. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Retainer Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 792499 Size: SH
  6. Remove the push in retainers (1) retaining the seat back cover to the seat frame.
  7. Remove the armrest. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .

    8. Object Number: 792494 Size: SH
  8. Remove the push in retainers (1) from the front of the seat back frame retaining the seat back cover to the seat frame.
  9. Unhook all J channels from the seat frame.
  10. Remove the seat back trim cover from the frame.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the seat back cover to the foam pad.
  2. Position the foam cushion and pad to the seat back frame.
  3. Work the cover edges over the foam cushion.

    4. Object Number: 792494 Size: SH
  4. Install the push in retainers (1) to the front of the seat cover.
  5. Install the armrest. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 792499 Size: SH
  6. Install the push in retainers (1) to the back of the seat back cover.
  7. Install the J channels to retain the rear seat back cover and foam pad to the seat back frame.
  8. Install the seat back to the seat frame.

    9. 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.


    Object Number: 792503 Size: SH
  9. Install the split fold seat pivot nut (1).

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  10. Use the following procedures if the seat back is equipped with center head restraints:
    11. • Align the head restraint mounting holes with the seat covers.
    • Cut holes in the seat back cover in order to install the head restraint retainers.
  11. Install the head restraint retainers. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Retainer Replacement .
  12. Install the seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .
  13. Install the head restraints. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .