GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the front finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the seat switch bezel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Bezel Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 1200365  Size: SH
  6. Remove the seat adjuster cable (1) from the seat adjuster.
  7. Remove the cable end from the seat adjuster (2) by removing the ball though the round opening.
  8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to remove the cable from the opposite side of the seat.

  9. Object Number: 1200354  Size: SH
  10. Remove the push pins (1) securing the seat cushion cover on each side of the seat cushion frame.

  11. Object Number: 1200364  Size: SH
  12. Release the front J-strip (1).
  13. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad from the front of the seat cushion frame enough to expose the front seat cushion frame mounting nuts.

  14. Object Number: 1200433  Size: SH
  15. Loosen the seat cushion frame mounting nuts to raise the frame enough to slide the cable out from between the seat cushion frame and the seat adjuster.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the cable between the seat cushion frame and the seat adjuster.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1200433  Size: SH
  3. Tighten the seat cushion frame mounting nuts that secure the seat cushion frame to the power seat adjuster frame.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the seat cushion frame mounting nuts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the seat cushion cover and pad over the seat cushion frame.

  6. Object Number: 1200364  Size: SH
  7. Install the front J-strip (1).

  8. Object Number: 1200365  Size: SH
  9. Install the cable end to the seat adjuster (2) by inserting the ball though the round opening.

  10. Object Number: 1310237  Size: SH
  11. Install the seat adjuster cable (1) to the seat adjuster.
  12. Route the cable (1) through the notch (2) in the seat adjuster and under the seat cushion frame.
  13. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to install the cable to the opposite side of the seat.

  14. Object Number: 1200354  Size: SH
  15. Install the push pins (1) that retain the seat cushion cover to the side of the seat cushion frame.
  16. Install the seat switch bezel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Bezel Replacement .
  17. Install the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
  18. Install the front finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
  19. Install the front seat assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement .