GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Riviera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Power Recliner Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the hog rings that secure the lower seat back skirt. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 287844 Size: SH
  3. Remove the pins and the clips that retain the seat back actuator recliner.
  4. Remove the seat belt anchor bolt.
  5. Disconnect the seat belt connector.
  6. Remove the seat belt.
  7. Remove the outboard side track trim cover.
  8. Remove the seat frame assembly bolts and the frame.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  10. Disconnect the pneumatic hoses.
  11. Remove the lumbar pump motor on the driver seat.
  12. Remove the actuator recliner motor fasteners.
  13. Remove the actuator recliner motor.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 287844 Size: SH
  1. Install the recliner motor to the seat bottom.
  2. Install the recliner motor screws.
  3. Install the lumbar pump motor on the driver seat.
  4. Connect the electrical connectors.
  5. Connect the pneumatic hoses.
  6. Install the seat frame assembly and the retaining bolts.
  7. Install the seat track trim panel.
  8. Install the seat belt and the anchor bolt.
  9. Connect the seat belt electrical connector.
  10. Install the retaining pins and the clips.
  11. Install the hog rings. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  12. Install the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .