Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the seat back pad on the frame.
- Pull the seat back trim cover over the top of the seat back.
- Starting at the top, position the seat cover over the seat frame and pad, pressing over the hook and loop locations to engage the fasteners.
- Connect the lower J-hook retainer on the seat back trim.
- Position the head restraint guides in the holes in the seat cover.
- Push down on the guides to lock the guides securely in place.
- Position the seat back panel. Install the screws into the seat back panel.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the armrest to the seat. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat .
- On vehicles with heated seats, route the heated seat wire harness under the seat cushion and connect the harness to the seat heat module.
- Position the seat back frame assembly between the recliners.
- Install the seat back frame bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
- Position the inboard recliner trim panel and install the trim panel screw.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Position the outboard recliner trim panel and install the trim panel screws.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Position the head restraint over the seat back. Push down to install.
- Pull up on the restraint to ensure that the restraint is locked in place.
- Install the front seat to the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.