GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 518896  Size: SH
  4. Remove the push pin retainer (1) from the edge of the lower seat belt retractor trim cover (2).
  5. Release the rear of the lower seat belt retractor trim cover (2), and remove the trim cover (2).

  6. Object Number: 295189  Size: SH
  7. Remove the retainer clip from the recliner motor end of the recliner shaft.

  8. Object Number: 295194  Size: SH
  9. Slide the recliner shaft out of the recliner motor, (outboard side) far enough to clear the recliner motor, and the recliner sensor if equipped with memory seat .
  10. From beneath the seat, disconnect the electrical connector for the recliner motor, and the recliner sensor if equipped.
  11. Release the recliner sensor from the recliner motor, if equipped.

  12. Object Number: 334287  Size: SH
  13. Remove the fastener from the recliner motor.

  14. Object Number: 334284  Size: SH
  15. Remove the recliner motor from the seat back frame.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 334284  Size: SH
  1. Install the recliner motor to the seat back frame.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 334287  Size: SH
  3. Install the recliner motor fastener.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Connect the recliner motor electrical connector.

  6. Object Number: 295194  Size: SH
  7. If the vehicle is equipped with memory seats, install the recliner sensor to the recliner motor.
  8. The recliner sensor snaps onto the recliner motor.

  9. Slide the recliner shaft back through the recliner sensor, if equipped, and the recliner motor.
  10. Connect the recliner sensor electrical connector, if equipped.

  11. Object Number: 295189  Size: SH
  12. Install the retaining clip to the recliner shaft.
  13. Install the seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement .

  14. Object Number: 518896  Size: SH
  15. Install the lower seat belt retractor trim cover (2).
  16. Install the push pin fastener (1)
  17. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  18. Calibrate the seat. Refer to Memory Seat Calibration .