Front Seat Back Frame 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 Frame - 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 . Adjust the seat back position until the notches in the seat back line up with the springs. Slide the spring onto the notches. Ensure that the springs are completely engaged into the notches. Adjust the seat back forward to allow the springs to be lifted from the impact tube.
1	Seat Back Frame Nut (Qty: 6) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 13 N.m (115 lb in)
2	Seat Back Frame Assembly Tip: Separate the seat adjuster tracks.

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 .
Adjust the seat back position until the notches in the seat back line up with the springs.
Slide the spring onto the notches. Ensure that the springs are completely engaged into the notches.
Adjust the seat back forward to allow the springs to be lifted from the impact tube.

Seat Back Frame Nut (Qty: 6)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 13 N.m (115 lb in)

Seat Back Frame Assembly
Tip: Separate the seat adjuster tracks.