Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation

Fig 1: Driver or Passenger Seat

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
1	Driver or Passenger Seat Bolt [4x] CAUTION: Fastener Caution . Procedure Adjust the seat to gain access to the bolts. If a power seat is inoperative and cannot be moved to access the bolts, use the following procedure. Partially remove the front seat cushion cover and pad to access the horizontal drive cables of the actuator motor. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement Disconnect the drive cables from the actuator motor. Connect one of the drive cables to an electric drill. Use the drill to move the seat approximately 5 cm (2 in). Disconnect the drill and connect it to the other cable. Use the drill to move the seat approximately 5 cm (2 in). Repeat this process, alternating sides, until the seat bolts are accessible. NOTE: Once the drive cables have been disconnected from the actuator motor, the seat cushion frame must be replaced with a new part. Tighten 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
2	Driver or Passenger Seat Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. With the aid of an assistant, remove the front seat. Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Callout

Component Name

WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Driver or Passenger Seat Bolt [4x]

CAUTION: Fastener Caution .

Procedure
Adjust the seat to gain access to the bolts.
If a power seat is inoperative and cannot be moved to access the bolts, use the following procedure.

Partially remove the front seat cushion cover and pad to access the horizontal drive cables of the actuator motor. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Disconnect the drive cables from the actuator motor.
Connect one of the drive cables to an electric drill. Use the drill to move the seat approximately 5 cm (2 in).
Disconnect the drill and connect it to the other cable. Use the drill to move the seat approximately 5 cm (2 in).
Repeat this process, alternating sides, until the seat bolts are accessible.

NOTE: Once the drive cables have been disconnected from the actuator motor, the seat cushion frame must be replaced with a new part.

Tighten
45 N.m (33 lb ft)

Driver or Passenger Seat

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the front seat.
Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .