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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Front Seat Replacement - Bucket

Removal Procedure
  1. Move the seat full forward.
  2. Remove the seat belt anchor bolt from the front seat assembly. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front .

    3. Object Number: 873511 Size: SH
  3. Remove the front seat mounting fasteners and tilt the seat forward.
  4. Disconnect the electrical wire harness and remove the push-in fastener from beneath the seat.
  5. Remove the seat.

Installation Procedure
  1. Perform the front seat track synchronization procedure. Refer to Front Seat Track Synchronization .
  2. Install the seat into the vehicle.

    3. Object Number: 873511 Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical wire harness and install the push-in fastener beneath the seat.

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

  4. Install the front seat mounting fasteners.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

    Important: Verify that the shoulder belt is not twisted.

  5. Install the seat belt anchor bolt to the front seat assembly. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front .