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

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 820964 Size: SH
  1. Place the front seat in the highest vertical position.
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the motors (2, 4, 5).
  4. Squeeze the oblong connectors for the vertical and horizontal drive cables (1, 3).
  5. Pull the drive cables (1, 3) out from the vertical and horizontal actuators.
  6. Remove the motor support bracket nut from the seat adjuster.
  7. Remove the retaining clip (7) from the horizontal motor (2).
  8. Remove the motor support bracket (6) from the seat adjuster.
  9. Drill out the rivets.
  10. Remove the motors (2, 4, 5) from the mounting support bracket (6).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 820964 Size: SH
  1. Install the grommet to the motor support bracket (6). Secure the motor (2, 4, 5) to the grommet using appropriate rivets.
  2. Install the motor support bracket (6) to the seat adjuster.

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

  3. Install the motor support bracket nut to the seat adjuster.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  4. Install the retaining clip (7) to the horizontal motor (2).
  5. Install the drive cables (1, 3) to the vertical and horizontal actuators.
  6. Push the drive cable connectors into the actuators until a loud audible click is heard.
  7. Connect the electrical connectors to the motors (1, 2, 3).
  8. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  9. Return the seat to the original position.