GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2003 🢒 Sonoma Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 822756 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the seat back recliner handle.
  3. Remove the 4 J-strips (1) securing the seat cover to the frame.
  4. Remove spring (2) from the seat adjuster.

    5. Object Number: 822760 Size: SH
  5. Pull the seat cushion pad and cover back to expose the frame.
  6. Remove the 2 nuts (1) securing the seat adjuster rail to the frame.

    7. Object Number: 822763 Size: SH
  7. Remove the cable (2) from the clip (1) on the adjuster rail.
  8. Remove the cable (2) from the hole in the adjuster rail.
  9. Remove the cable from the pass through hole (2) in the adjuster rail.

    10. Object Number: 822764 Size: SH
  10. Remove the 2 bolts (1) from the seat back pivot assembly.
  11. Remove the cable cover bracket (2).

    12. Object Number: 822769 Size: SH
  12. Remove the cable (3) from the bracket (1) by loosening cable nut (2).
  13. Remove cable (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 822763 Size: SH
  1. Install the cable (3) through the hole (2) in the seat adjuster rail.
  2. Hook the cable (3) into the rail and clip the cable to the rail (1).

    3. Object Number: 822760 Size: SH

    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.

  3. Install the seat adjuster rail to the seat frame with 2 nuts (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft)


    Object Number: 822769 Size: SH
  4. Install the cable (3) to the seat back pivot assembly.
  5. Install the cable (3) to the pivot assembly bracket by tightening cable nut (2).

    6. Object Number: 822764 Size: SH
  6. Install the cable cover bracket (2) to the seat back pivot assembly.
  7. Install the 2 bolts (1).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft)

  8. Pull the pad and cover back over the seat frame.

    9. Object Number: 822756 Size: SH
  9. Install the pad and cover to seat with J-strips (1).
  10. Install the spring (2) to the seat adjuster rail.
  11. Install the seat back recliner handle.
  12. Install seat in the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .