GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Seats 🢒 Seat Hardware, Trim, and Upholstery 🢒 Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 833481 Size: SH
  1. Remove the headrest, if necessary. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement.
  2. Fold the rear seat back cushion to the down position.
  3. Remove the 2 plastic hinge covers (1) from the back seat back cushion cover.
  4. Remove the center rear seat belt retractor, if necessary. Refer to Rear Seat Center Retractor Side Belt Replacement.
  5. Remove the hinge bolts (2) from the rear seat back cushion (3).
  6. Remove the rear seat back cushion (3)

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 833481 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear seat back cushion (3) to the vehicle. Secure the rear seat back cushion with the 2 bolts (2).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the seat back cushion bolts to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

  2. Install the center rear seat belt retractor, if removed. Refer to Rear Seat Center Retractor Side Belt Replacement.
  3. Install the 2 plastic hinge covers (1) to the back of the seat back cushion cover.
  4. Return the seat back to the upright position.
  5. Install headrest, if removed. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement.