Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Back Recliner Handle - Front

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket . Remove the cushion frame. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Frame Replacement . Remove the seat back cover and pad assembly. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
1	Recliner Handle Screw NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 20 N.m (14 lb ft)
2	Seat Back Recliner Handle Assembly Tip: Remove the recliner handle return spring.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
Remove the cushion frame. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Frame Replacement .
Remove the seat back cover and pad assembly. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .

Recliner Handle Screw

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 20 N.m (14 lb ft)

Seat Back Recliner Handle Assembly
Tip: Remove the recliner handle return spring.