GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 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 front seat back to the most forward position.

    3. Object Number: 740555 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the J-hook retainer on the front seat back cover.

    4. Object Number: 740587 Size: SH
  4. Pull back the front seat back cover in order to gain access to the front seat back recliner mechanisms to seat back bolts.

    5. Object Number: 740628 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts from the front seat back recliner mechanisms.
  6. Remove the front seat back from the recliner mechanisms.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 740628 Size: SH
  1. Position the front seat back to the recliner mechanisms.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the bolts to the front seat back recliner mechanisms.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the seat back recliner mechanisms bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 740564 Size: SH
  3. Pull back the front seat back cover to the front seat back recliner mechanisms.

    4. Object Number: 740555 Size: SH
  4. Connect the J-hook retainer on the front seat back cover.
  5. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  6. Reposition the front seat back to the original position.