Front Seat Back Replacement (Split Bench)

Front Seat Back Replacement (Split Bench)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement (Split Bench Seat Replacement).
2. Remove the front seat outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement).
3. Remove the front seat armrest from the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Armrest Replacement (Impala) ().
4. Remove the front center seat belt buckle from the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Center Buckle Side Belt Replacement (Split Bench) .
5. Disconnect the J-hook retainers at each end of the front seat cushion and pull the front seat cushion cover open to expose the seat frame hinge.




6. Disconnect the J-hook retainers at the rear of the front seat cushion and pull open the front seat cushion cover to expose the seat frame hinge.




7. Remove the front seat back recliner roll pins from the seat back hinge.




8. Remove the front seat back bolts from the seat back hinge.




9. Lift up the front seat back and set it down on the front seat cushion.





Important: Before removing cables and wire harness, make note of their position.


10. Pull out the lumbar cable, heated seat cable and the side air bag wire harness from the front seat cushion/frame area.
11. Disconnect the electrical connector for the heated seat, if equipped.
12. Remove the front seat back.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the front seat back on the front seat cushion.




2. Route the lumbar cable, heated seat cable and the side air bag wire harness to the front seat cushion/frame area.
3. Connect the electrical connector for the heated seat, if equipped.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the front seat back bolts to the seat back hinge.

Tighten the front seat back bolts to the seat back hinge to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




5. Install new front seat back recliner roll pins to the seat back hinge.




6. Connect the J-hook retainers at the rear of the front seat cushion.




7. Connect the J-hook retainers at each end of the front seat cushion.
8. Install the front seat outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement).
9. Install the front seat armrest to the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Armrest Replacement (Impala) ().
10. Install the front center seat belt buckle to the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Center Buckle Side Belt Replacement (Split Bench) .
11. Inspect the front seat back for proper operation.
12. Install the front seat into the vehicle. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement (Split Bench Seat Replacement).