Front Seat Back Frame Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Front Seat Back Frame Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket . Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Passenger Presence System Rezeroing .
1	Seat Back Cushion Pocket
2	Seat Back Cushion Panel Tip: Pull from the bottom edge of the panel to remove.
3	Head Restraint Assembly Tip: Push in the button on the head restraint guides to release the head restraint from the seat.
4	Head Restraint Guide (Qty: 2) Tip: Squeeze the bottom of the guide and push upward to remove.
5	Seat Back Cushion Cover Tip: Remove the hog rings that attach the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion.
6	Seat Back Cushion Pad
7	Seat Power Lumbar Support Retainer (Qty: 5)
8	Seat Power Lumbar Support Assembly
9	Seat Recliner Handle Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .
10	Seat Adjuster Finish Cover Screw (Qty: 3) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
11	Seat Adjuster Finish Cover Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement .
12	Front Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Nut Tighten: 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
13	Front Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Assembly Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement .
14	Seat Cushion Cover Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement .
15	Seat Cushion Pad Tip: Disconnect electrical connector if equipped with passenger presence system.
16	Seat Cushion Frame Bolt (Qty: 4) Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
17	Seat Cushion Frame Assembly
18	Front Seat Adjuster
19	Seat Back Cushion Frame Bolt (Qty: 4) Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
20	Seat Back Cushion Frame Assembly