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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Body 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 981927 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .

    2. Object Number: 981575 Size: SH
  2. If the seat is equipped with a lumbar support, perform the following procedure:
    3. 2.1. Adjust the lumbar knob until the lumbar is in the setting of the least support.
    2.2. Remove the lumbar knob by pulling firmly.

    Object Number: 1347876 Size: SH
  3. Remove the seat cushion pan bolts and remove the seat cushion assembly.
  4. Disconnect the J-hook retainers.

    5. Object Number: 981064 Size: SH
  5. Disengage the J-strip at the rear of the cushion.

    6. Notice: Use care when disengaging the hook and loop fasteners. The hook end may pull from the seat foam pad, requiring foam pad replacement.

  6. Remove the seat cushion cover from the pad by carefully disengaging the hook and loop retainers.
  7. Remove the seat cushion pad from the frame.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 981427 Size: SH
  1. Position the seat cushion pad to the frame.
  2. Engage the hook and loop retainers by pressing down on the retainers.
  3. Engage the J-strip at the rear of the cushion cover to the seat pan.
  4. Connect the J-hook retainers.

    5. Object Number: 1347876 Size: SH
  5. Position the seat cushion pan over the seat adjusters.

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

  6. Install the frame bolts.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).

  7. If the seat is equipped with a lumbar support, perform the following procedure:
    8. 7.1. Pull the lumbar cable sleeve forward.
    7.2. Using a sharp-bladed tool, make a small slit where the lumbar actuator meets the cover.
    7.3. Install the lumbar knob by pushing firmly.
    7.4. Adjust the lumbar knob to ensure that the lumbar is operating correctly.
  8. Install the front seat into the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .