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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Split Bench Seat Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 381863 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Move the seat back and if equipped disconnect the seat air bag electrical connector, located under the seat, yellow in color.
  3. Remove the front seat adjuster track covers. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement .
  4. Position the front seat forward to between the mid-forward position and the full forward position. Raise the seat to the full-up position.
  5. Remove the bolts which secure the front seat adjuster to the floor pan.
  6. Move the seat to a center position over the adjuster.
  7. Remove the harness between the electrical connector and the power motor.

    8. Object Number: 370568 Size: SH
  8. Remove the seat belt nut from the door side of the seat.
  9. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  10. Tip the seat forward to remove the door from the front hook attachments.
  11. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 381863 Size: SH
  1. Position the front seat into the vehicle.
  2. Tip the front seat forward to engage the front hook attachments.
  3. Connect the front seat electrical connectors.

    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.

  4. Install the bolts that secure the front seat adjuster to the floor pan.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  5. Reposition the front seat to the full back position.
  6. Install the front seat track adjuster covers. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 370568 Size: SH
  7. Install the seat belt nut to the seat stud.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  8. Install the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  10. Position the seat to the original position.