GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Bonneville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Seat Back Recliner Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Refer to Seat Replacement
    2. • The seat
    • The seat adjusters

    Object Number: 314095 Size: SH
  2. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the retaining clips (1) from the recliner handle (3).
  3. Remove the recliner handle (3).

    4. Object Number: 314058 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the J-section retainer (5) on the seat cushion cover.

    5. Pull the cover out of the way.

  5. Remove the hog rings (1) from the guide pin at the carpet flap covering (4) at the rear of the recliner.

    6. Object Number: 314095 Size: SH
  6. Using a small hammer and a punch, remove the clips (1) from the guide pins (2).
  7. Remove the recliner assembly (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 314095 Size: SH
  1. Install the recliner assembly (3).
  2. Install the guide pin (2) at the front of the recliner. Press firmly in order to fit the guide pin into place.
  3. Install the guide pin (2) at the rear of the recliner. Press firmly in order to fit the guide pin into place.
  4. Install the retainer clips (1).

    5. Object Number: 314058 Size: SH
  5. Install the hog rings (1) to the carpet flap (4) in order to cover the guide pin at the rear of the recliner.
  6. Install the J-section retainer (5) on the cover.

    7. Object Number: 314095 Size: SH
  7. Install the retaining clip (1) on the handle.
  8. Install the recliner handle.
  9. Refer to Seat Replacement
    10. • The seat
    • The seat adjusters