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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1999 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Armrest Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the ashtray. Refer to Front Seat Ashtray and Housing Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 310443 Size: SH
  2. Remove the armrest shoulder bolt covers.
  3. Remove the armrest shoulder bolts.
  4. Remove the armrest from the armrest support bracket.
  5. Slide the armrest support bracket plastic cover upward in order to access the four armrest to seat cushion frame bolts.
  6. Remove the armrest support bracket bolts.
  7. Remove the armrest support bracket from the seat cushion frame.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 310443 Size: SH
  1. Install the armrest support bracket to the seat cushion frame.

    2. 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 armrest support bracket bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the armrest support bracket bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  3. Slide the armrest support bracket plastic cover downward over the four armrest to seat cushion frame bolts.
  4. Install the armrest to the armrest support bracket.
  5. Install the armrest shoulder bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the armrest shoulder bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  6. Install the armrest shoulder bolt covers.
  7. Install the ashtray. Refer to Front Seat Ashtray and Housing Replacement .