GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Rear Seat Armrest Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 527407 Size: SH
  1. Fold down the rear seat back.
  2. Unhook the J-hook retainers at the bottom of the rear seat back.

    3. Object Number: 527397 Size: SH
  3. Pull back the carpet in order to expose the rear seat armrest nuts.
  4. Remove the nuts from the rear seat armrest.

    5. Object Number: 527400 Size: SH
  5. Reposition the rear seat to the upright position.
  6. Remove the rear seat armrest from the rear seat back.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 527399 Size: SH
  1. Position the rear seat armrest to the rear seat back retainer slot.

    2. Object Number: 527400 Size: SH
  2. Install the rear seat armrest, pressing into place until the armrest studs are fully seated through the seat back.
  3. Fold down the rear seat back.

    4. 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.


    Object Number: 527397 Size: SH
  4. Install the rear seat armrest nuts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat armrest nuts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 527407 Size: SH
  5. Pull back the carpet and refasten the J-hook retainers.
  6. Reposition the rear seat to the upright position.