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. On the Monte Carlo, remove the child bracket trim panel.




4. Remove the nut (1) from the child rear seat latch bracket.
5. Remove the bolts (2) from each end of the latch bracket.




6. Fold the seat back cushions down.
7. Remove the bolts from the seat latches.
8. Remove the seat latches from the seat back.
9. Fold the seat back cushions up.
10. Reposition the seat belts from the seat back.
11. Remove the seat back.

Installation Procedure

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






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

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

5. Install the rear center seat belts.




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

Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

9. Fold the seat back cushions up.
10. On the Monte Carlo, install the child bracket trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Seat Back.
11. Inspect the rear seat for proper operation.
12. Install the rear seat cushion.