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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Alero 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Back Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Position the seat back to the most forward position.

    3. Object Number: 740555 Size: SH
  3. Unfasten the J-hook retainer (2) at the bottom of the seat back cover (1).

    4. Object Number: 740587 Size: SH
  4. Remove enough of the cover in order to gain access to the seat back bolts.

    5. Object Number: 900025 Size: SH
  5. Remove the seat back bolts from the seat back recliner. Remove the seat back from the seat back recliner.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 900025 Size: SH
  1. Position the seat back to the seat back recliner.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the seat back recliner bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 740564 Size: SH
  3. Reposition the seat back cover to a desired appearance.

    4. Object Number: 740555 Size: SH
  4. Fasten the J-hook retainer (2) at the bottom of the seat back cover (1).
  5. Install the bucket seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  6. Return the seat back to the original position.