GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Bonneville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Split Bench Seat Replacement

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. Object Number: 470256 Size: SH
  2. Move the front seat to the full rearward position.

    3. If the vehicle is equipped with a six-way power seat, move the seat to the full rearward and up position in order to gain access to the adjuster-to-floor pan attaching bolts.

  3. Remove the front seat fastener trim covers.

    4. Object Number: 469184 Size: SH
  4. Remove the forward front seat fasteners.
  5. Move the seat to the full-forward position.

    6. Object Number: 469175 Size: SH
  6. Remove the rearward front seat rear anchor bolts.

    7. Object Number: 470257 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector on the six-way power seat.
  8. Remove the center belt on the AM6 drivers seat. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Center Front .
  9. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 469184 Size: SH
  1. Position the front seat in the vehicle.
  2. Install the center seat belt on the AM6 drivers seat. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Center Front .
  3. Connect the electrical connector on the six-way power seat.

    4. Object Number: 469175 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.

  4. Install the rearward front seat anchor bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 469184 Size: SH
  5. Place the seat to the full-forward position.
  6. Install the forward front seat anchor bolts.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 470256 Size: SH
  7. Install the front seat fastener trim covers.
  8. Return the front seat to its original position.
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Seat Belts.