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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Back Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the front seat cushion outer finish panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 246264 Size: SH
  3. Remove the front seat memory module electrical connectors. The wiring harness (1) is routed under the front seat cushion frame and is secured by the straps (2).
  4. Remove the front seat cushion inner finish panel by unsnapping.
  5. Remove the seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .
  6. Remove the front seat back heating element and seat back power recliner electrical connector.
  7. Remove inflatable restraint front seat module electrical connector, if equipped.

    8. Object Number: 246265 Size: SH
  8. Unroute inflatable restraint front seat module electrical wiring from seat if equipped.

    9. Object Number: 246267 Size: SH
  9. Remove front seat back inner and outer clips.
  10. Remove the front seat back inner and outer bolts.
  11. Remove the front seat back from seat cushion.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the front seat back to front seat cushion.

    2. Object Number: 246267 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the front seat back inner and outer bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat back inner and outer bolts to 45 N·m (35 lb ft).

  3. Install the front seat back inner and outer clips.

    4. Object Number: 246265 Size: SH
  4. Route inflatable restraint front seat module electrical wiring to seat if equipped.
  5. Install the inflatable restraint front seat module electrical connector if equipped.
  6. Install the seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .
  7. Install the front seat back heating element and seat back power recliner electrical connectors.

    8. Object Number: 246263 Size: SH
  8. Install the front seat cushion inner finish panel by snapping on.

    9. Object Number: 246264 Size: SH
  9. Install the front seat memory module electrical connectors (1). The wiring harness is routed under the front seat cushion frame. Tie straps must be installed to prevent damage to the wiring harness.
  10. Install the front seat cushion outer finish panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
  11. Install the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .