Front Seat Armrest Replacement Impala

1. Remove the front seat ashtray and housing. Refer to Front Seat Ashtray and Housing Replacement .
2. Using side cutters, remove the lower and upper push-in retainers from the front seat armrest base cover.



3. Remove the front seat armrest base cover from the armrest.



4. Pull out the top armrest cover to disconnect the connector, located behind the X-slotted insert.
5. Slide the top armrest cover up to expose the attaching bolts.



6. Remove the rear bolts from the front seat armrest base.



7. Remove the front bolts from the front seat armrest base.



8. Remove the front seat armrest from the front seat cushion frame.

1. Position the armrest to the seat cushion frame.

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.




2. Install the rear bolts (1) to the front seat armrest.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




3. Install the front bolts (1) to the front seat armrest.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts 10 N·m (89 lb in).

4. Position the top cover to the retainers and push-in to secure.



5. Install the front seat armrest base cover to the armrest.



6. Install the NEW lower and upper push-in retainers to the front seat armrest base cover, pressing into place until fully seated.
7. Install the front seat ashtray and housing. Refer to Front Seat Ashtray and Housing Replacement .