GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Seats 🢒 Seat Hardware, Trim, and Upholstery 🢒 Driver Seat Frame Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1506499 Size: SH
  3. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  4. Remove the front seat recliner actuator motor. Refer to Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 1506506 Size: SH
  5. Remove the inflatable restraint side module. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 1284535 Size: SH
  6. Remove the lumbar/back suspension.
  7. Remove the cushion suspension.
  8. Remove the wire harness, if equipped.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the wire harness, if equipped.
  2. Install the cushion suspension.

    3. Object Number: 1284535 Size: SH
  3. Install the lumbar/back suspension.

    4. Object Number: 1506506 Size: SH
  4. Install the inflatable restraint side module. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
  5. Install the front seat recliner actuator motor. Refer to Front Seat Recliner Actuator Motor Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 1506499 Size: SH
  6. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  7. Install the seat cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .
  8. Install the front seat to the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .