Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding)

SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR (FOLDING)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Remove the rear center seat belts.
3. Remove the nut (1) from the child rear seat latch bracket.
4. Remove the bolts (2) from each end of the latch bracket.




5. Fold the rear seat back cushions down.
6. Remove the bolts from the rear seat latches.
7. Remove the rear seat latches from the rear seat back.
8. Fold the rear seat back cushions up.
9. Reposition the shoulder belts from the rear seat back.
10. Remove the rear seat back from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the rear seat back to the vehicle.
2. Reposition the seat belts to the rear seat back.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Apply a thread sealant, GM P/N USA 12345382 Canada 10953489, Loctite 242, Permatex 24200 to the threads of the bolts (2) and also the stud for the latch bracket nut.
4. Install the child seat latch bracket nut (1).
Install the child seat latch bracket bolts (2) to each end of the latch bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts and bracket nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

5. Install the rear center seat belts.




6. Fold the rear seat back cushions down.
7. Install the rear seat latches to the rear seat back.
8. Install the bolts to the rear seat latches.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

9. Fold the rear seat back cushions up.
10. Inspect the rear seat for proper operation.
11. Install the rear seat cushion.