GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: LHD shown, RHD similar.

  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. For the driver's seat, remove the bolt from the seat side mount buckle unit and remove the seat side mount buckle unit wire attaching clip. Remove the seat side mount buckle unit from the vehicle.
  3. For the passenger's seat, remove the bolt from the seat side mount buckle unit and remove the seat side mount buckle unit from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important: LHD shown, RHD similar.

Apply LOCTITE 242®, or equivalent, on all restraint fasteners prior to installation.

  1. For the driver's seat, secure the seat side mount buckle unit wire with the attaching clip. Route wire in front of the seat inner adjuster assembly mounting bracket.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. For the driver's and passenger's seat, position the seat side mount buckle unit 25 degrees forward of vertical to side of the seat and install bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the seat side mount buckle bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

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