Front Seat Adjuster Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Driver Seat Adjuster

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket . Remove the front seat cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (UD0) or Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (ADM) . Remove the front seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement . Remove the cushion frame. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame Replacement . Align both recliner springs so that tension is held by the notch on the seat back frame. Ensure that the springs are completely seated in the notches before removing the adjuster support.
1	Driver Seat Adjuster Return Spring Procedure: Disengage the spring from the driver seat adjuster latch rod and the driver seat outer adjuster.
2	Seat Back Frame Nuts (Qty: 6) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 20 N.m (14 lb ft)
3	Driver Seat Cushion Bolt Tighten: 20 N.m (14 lb ft)
4	Driver Seat Back Cushion Frame Procedure Align both recliner springs so that tension is held by the notch on the seat back frame. Ensure that the springs are completely seated in the notches before removing the adjuster reinforcement. Separate the inner and outer adjuster to remove the seat back cushion frame and other components.
5	Driver Seat Cushion Frame Reinforcement
6	Driver Seat Adjuster Latch Rod
7	Driver Seat Adjuster Handle
8	Driver Seat Outer Adjuster
9	Driver Seat Inner Adjuster