GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 Front Seat Cushion Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1943555 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  3. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
  4. Remove the front seat adjuster. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Replacement.
  5. Remove seat-back frame assembly. Refer to Front Seat Back Frame Replacement.
  6. Disengage the front and side J-strips (2) from the seat cushion base (3).
  7. Remove the front seat cushion  (1).

Installation Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1943593 Size: SH
  1. Install the front seat cushion (1) onto the seat cushion base (3).
  2. Engage the front and side J-strips (2) onto the seat cushion base (3).
  3. Install seat-back frame assembly. Refer to Front Seat Back Frame Replacement.
  4. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  6. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  7. Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system. Refer to Passenger Presence System Programming and Setup.
  8. Test the seat for correct mechanical and electrical operation.