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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2006 🢒 9-7x 🢒 Body 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the 3 seat switch bezel screws. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Bezel Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 752864 Size: SH
  2. Remove the 4 nuts that retain the seat pan to the seat adjuster assembly.
  3. Remove the clip from the front outboard seat pan stud , if equipped. Discard the clip.

    4. Object Number: 752956 Size: SH
  4. Release the J strips (1,3) on each side of the seat cushion.
  5. Release the front/rear J strips (2,4).

    6. Object Number: 752865 Size: SH
  6. Remove the SIR electrical harness (2) from the seat pan.
  7. Remove the seat electrical harness from the seat pan.
  8. Remove the wire harness fasteners from the seat pan.
  9. Disconnect the seat cushion heater electrical connector, if equipped.

    10. Important: When separating the seat cover hook and loop retaining strips, do not pull the adhesive-backed strip from the seat pad.

  10. Separate the hook and loop retaining strips.

    11. Object Number: 752959 Size: SH
  11. Remove the hog rings (1) from the bottom rear side of the cover.
  12. Remove the 11 hog rings from the top side of the cover.
  13. Remove the seat cushion trim cover and pad from the seat frame.

    14. Object Number: 752957 Size: SH
  14. Remove the seat module retaining screw, if equipped.
  15. Remove the seat module, if equipped.
  16. Remove the seat cover from the seat cushion.
  17. Remove the seat cushion from the seat pan.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the seat cushion to the seat pan.
  2. Install the seat cover to the seat cushion.
  3. Using a side to side motion, carefully pull the seat cushion cover onto the seat pan.

    4. Object Number: 752957 Size: SH
  4. Install the seat module, if equipped.

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

  5. Install the seat module retaining screw.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  6. Install the 11 hog rings to the top side of the cover and pad.

    7. Object Number: 752959 Size: SH
  7. Install the 2 hog rings (1) to the bottom rear side of the cover and pad.
  8. Press the seat cover hook and loop retaining strips together by running your hand firmly over the seat cover.

    9. Object Number: 752865 Size: SH
  9. Connect the seat cushion heater electrical connector.
  10. Install the seat electrical harness to the seat pan.
  11. Install the SIR electrical harness (2) to the seat pan.

    12. Object Number: 752956 Size: SH
  12. Install the front/rear J strips (2,4).
  13. Install the side J strips (1,3).

    14. Object Number: 752864 Size: SH
  14. Install the seat pan to the seat adjuster frame.
  15. Install the 4 retaining nuts to the studs on the underside of the cushion.

    16. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18  lb ft).

  16. Install the 3 seat switch bezel screws. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Bezel Replacement .
  17. For the passenger seat, re-zero the passenger presence system. Refer to Passenger Presence System Programming and Setup .