Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the front seat back on the front seat cushion.

Fig 1: Positioning Front Seat Back On Front Seat Cushion
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Route the heated seat cable and the side air bag wire harness to the front seat cushion/frame area.

Fig 2: Identifying Heated Seat Cable & Side Air Bag Wire Harness
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the front seat back hinge bolts (1) to the seat back hinge. Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Back Hinge Bolts
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Install new front seat back recliner roll pins to the seat back hinge.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Seat Back Recliner Hinge Roll Pins
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Connect the J-hook retainers at the rear of the front seat cushion.
Connect the J-hook retainers at each end of the front seat cushion.

Fig 5: Identifying Location Of Front Seat Cushion J-Hook Retainers

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Install the front seat riser trim cover. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
Inspect the front seat back for proper operation.
Install the front seat in the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .