GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  3. Remove the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  4. Remove the fasteners retaining the seat back frame to the recliner.

  5. Object Number: 430392  Size: SH
  6. Lift straight up on the seat back frame (1) in order to disengage from the lower assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 430392  Size: SH
  1. Slide the seat back frame (1) straight down into recliner and align the fastener holes.
  2. Install seat back frame fasteners.
  3. Install the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  4. Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Seat Belts.