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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Body 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement

Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement 4-Way

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 987186 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the riser handle trim by pulling firmly on the trim.
  3. Remove the recliner handle trim by pulling firmly on the trim.

    4. Object Number: 987165 Size: SH
  4. Remove the trim panel screws.
  5. Remove the trim panel from the seat.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 981027 Size: SH
  1. Position the outer trim panel on the seat. Secure the panel with the panel screws.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 981017 Size: SH
  2. Position the cover over the recliner handle. Push firmly to lock the handle into place.

    3. Object Number: 981011 Size: SH
  3. Position the cover over the seat riser handle. Push firmly to lock the handle into place.
  4. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .

Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement 2-Way

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 981031 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the trim cover screws from the outer cover of the seat back recliner.
  3. Remove the outer trim panel.

    4. Object Number: 981042 Size: SH
  4. Remove the outer trim panel screws from the seat cushion.
  5. Remove the trim panel.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 981042 Size: SH
  1. Install the trim panel and secure with the trim panel screws.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 981031 Size: SH
  2. Position the outboard recliner trim cover on the seat and secure with the trim cover screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

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

Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement 6-Way

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the recliner handle trim by pulling firmly on the trim.

    3. Object Number: 987165 Size: SH
  3. Remove the trim panel screws.

    4. Object Number: 1331153 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector.

    5. Object Number: 1334244 Size: SH
  5. Remove the trim panel from the seat.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1331153 Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector.

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

  2. Position the outer trim panel on the seat. Secure the panel with the panel screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 1334244 Size: SH
  3. Position the cover over the recliner handle. Push firmly to lock the handle into place.
  4. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .