GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Passenger Front EZ Entry Seat Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.


    Object Number: 605613 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with Side Impact Air Bag (SIAB). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Position the front bucket seat forward or rearward in order to gain access to the seat adjuster nuts (3).
  3. Remove the seat adjuster stud covers (2) and seat adjuster nuts (3).
  4. Disconnect the wire harness for the SIAB, if equipped.
  5. Remove the front bucket seat (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 605613 Size: SH
  1. Install the front bucket seat (1) into the vehicle.
  2. Connect the wire harness for the SIAB, if equipped.
  3. Position the front bucket seat fully forward to gain access to the seat adjuster rear nuts (3).
  4. Install the front bucket seat rear adjuster nuts (3).

    5. Hand tighten the nuts.

  5. Adjust the seat fully rearward.
  6. Verify both lock bars are engaged in the most forward adjustment in the same notch on both of the seat adjusters.

    7. 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.

  7. Install the front bucket seat front adjuster nuts (3).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  8. Adjust the front bucket seat to the full forward position and tighten the rear adjuster nuts.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  9. Install the seat adjuster stud covers (2).
  10. Check the front bucket seat for proper operation.
  11. Enable the SIR system, if equipped with SIAB. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.