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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 ION 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Replacement - Bucket

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 873511 Size: SH
  1. Position the bucket seat forward in order to gain access to the seat adjuster bolts.
  2. Remove the bolts.
  3. Disconnect the seat belt wire harness on the driver side.

    4. Object Number: 873509 Size: SH
  4. Tilt the seat forward and lift the seat to disengage the front adjuster hooks.
  5. On the coupe, remove the seat belt webbing from the guides.
  6. Remove the bucket seat.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 873509 Size: SH
  1. Pull up on the adjuster handle of the bucket seat and slide the adjuster tracks fully forward.
  2. Position the seat in the vehicle.
  3. Tilt the seat forward and slide the front adjuster hooks into the slots in the floor pan.
  4. Connect the seat belt wire harness on the driver side.

    5. Object Number: 873511 Size: SH
  5. Position the seat fully forward to gain access to the seat adjuster.

    6. 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.

  6. Install the rear adjuster bolts.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  7. On the coupe, install the seat belt webbing into the guides.
  8. Inspect the seat adjusters for proper operation.