GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu Classic 🢒 Seats 🢒 Seat Hardware, Trim, and Upholstery 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the lumbar knob, if equipped. Refer to Lumbar Support Knob Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 1506507 Size: SH

    Important:  Take special care when removing the trim. Start at the arched portion, and work counter-clockwise around the trim, ending at the upper most point. To disengaged the upper most clip, pivot the trim forward.

  2. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact module trim (1).

    3. Object Number: 1506502 Size: SH
  3. Starting at the top of the seat back panel, remove the push-in retainers by pulling the panel from the seat back frame.
  4. Remove the seat back panel from the seat back frame by pulling straight up to release the lower hooks.
  5. Remove the seat back panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1506502 Size: SH
  1. Install the seat back panel to the seat back frame.
  2. Engage the lower hooks to the seat frame.
  3. Push at the top of the seat back panel to install the push-in retainers to the frame.
  4. Install the lumbar knob, if equipped. Refer to Lumbar Support Knob Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 1506507 Size: SH
  5. Install the inflatable restraint side impact module trim (1).