GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement Inner

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .

  2. Object Number: 897798  Size: SH
  3. Remove the screws from the inner recliner finish panel.

  4. Object Number: 897009  Size: SH
  5. Remove the inner recliner finish panel.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the inner recliner finish panel.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 897798  Size: SH
  3. Install the screws to the inner recliner finish panel.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  5. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .

Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement Outer

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. In the case of manual seats, remove the recliner handle. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 897009  Size: SH
  4. Remove the screws from the front seat finish panel.
  5. Remove the front seat finish panel from the seat, starting at the recliner end of the panel.

  6. Object Number: 1199282  Size: SH
  7. In the case of power seats, disconnect the electrical connector from the switch.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1199349  Size: SH
  1. If you are installing a new finish panel, transfer the power seat switch to the new panel.
  2. Install the front seat finish panel, starting at the front of the panel.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 897009  Size: SH
  4. Install the screws to the finish panel.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  6. In the case of manual seats, install the recliner handle. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .
  7. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .