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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Colorado Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Body 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1333098 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket or Split Bench Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the cupholder from the seat by pulling it straight off the bracket.
  3. Remove the front seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1333099 Size: SH
  4. Remove the 3 bolts (1) securing the cupholder bracket to the seat frame , if equipped.

    5. Object Number: 1333089 Size: SH
  5. Unclip the front, rear, and side J-strips (1, 2) on the underside of the seat.
  6. Remove the lumbar knob by pulling the knob straight away from the seat, if equipped.
  7. Remove the seat switch bezel, if equipped. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Bezel Replacement .
  8. Remove the recliner handle. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .

    9. Object Number: 1333093 Size: SH
  9. Remove the 2 bolts (1) securing the seat recliner to the seat adjuster.
  10. Remove the seat back assembly from the seat cushion assembly.

    11. Object Number: 1333091 Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the seat belt buckle electrical connector (1).
  12. Remove any clips or straps securing the electrical harness to the bottom of the seat cushion frame.

    13. Object Number: 1333095 Size: SH
  13. Remove the bolt (2) securing the seat belt buckle assembly (1) to the seat adjuster.
  14. Remove the seat cushion cover and foam.

    15. Object Number: 1333652 Size: SH
  15. Remove the hog rings (3) securing the cover (1) to the pad (2).

    16. Object Number: 1333655 Size: SH
  16. If the pad is being replaced, peel the heating element (3) off of the pad (2), if equipped.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1333655 Size: SH
  1. If the pad is being replaced, stick the adhesive-backed heating element (3) onto the pad (2), if equipped.

    2. Object Number: 1333652 Size: SH
  2. Install the cover (1) to the pad (2) with the hog rings (3).

    3. Object Number: 1333095 Size: SH
  3. Install the seat cushion foam pad and cover to the frame.
  4. Install the seat belt buckle assembly (1) through the seat cushion pad.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the seat belt buckle assembly (1) to the seat adjuster with the bolt (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat belt buckle bolt to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1333091 Size: SH
  6. Connect the seat belt buckle electrical connector (1).
  7. Install any clips or straps securing the electrical harness to the bottom of the seat cushion frame.
  8. Position the seat back assembly on the seat cushion assembly.

    9. Object Number: 1333093 Size: SH
  9. Install the 2 bolts (1) securing the seat recliner to the seat adjuster.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat recliner bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  10. Install the seat switch bezel, if equipped. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Bezel Replacement .
  11. Install the lumbar knob by pushing the knob straight onto the shaft, if equipped.
  12. Install the recliner handle. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .

    13. Object Number: 1333089 Size: SH
  13. Install the front, rear, and side J-strips (1, 2) to the underside of the seat.

    14. Object Number: 1333099 Size: SH
  14. Install the 3 bolts (1) securing the cupholder bracket to the seat frame , if equipped.

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat cupholder bracket bolts to 9.1 N·m (80 lb in).

  15. Install the front seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .

    16. Object Number: 1333098 Size: SH
  16. Install the cupholder to the seat by pushing it straight onto the bracket.
  17. Install the seat in the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket or Split Bench Seat Replacement .