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 sensor at the outboard side far enough to clear the sensor.
  10. Disconnect the recliner sensor electrical connector from beneath the seat .
  11. Release the recliner sensor from the recliner motor.

Installation Procedure

  1. Snap the recliner sensor to the recliner motor.

  2. Object Number: 295194  Size: SH
  3. Slide the recliner shaft back through the recliner sensor and the recliner motor.

  4. Object Number: 295189  Size: SH
  5. Install the retaining clip to the recliner shaft.
  6. Connect the recliner motor electrical connector.
  7. Install the seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 518896  Size: SH
  9. Install the lower seat belt retractor trim cover (2).
  10. Install the push pin fastener (1)
  11. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  12. Calibrate the seat. Refer to Memory Seat Calibration .