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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat bottom cushions. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  2. Remove the bolt/screw from the shoulder restraint guide.

    3. Object Number: 407721 Size: SH
  3. Unlatch the seatback latch from the latch striker.
  4. Remove the nuts (1) from the seatback cushion studs.
  5. Remove the seat studs from the hinge supports by lifting upward on the outboard side of the cushion (3).
  6. Place a protective shield over the nearby trim and paint.
  7. Remove the seatback cushion through the rear liftgate. Do not damage the cushion.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 407721 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear seatback cushion.
  2. Remove the protective shield.
  3. Install the seat studs into the hinge supports.

    4. 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.

  4. Loosely install the nuts (1) to the rear seat studs.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the shoulder restraint guide and the bolt/screw.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt/screw to 1.7 N·m (15 lb in).

  6. Install the rear seat bottom cushions into the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .