GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Body 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.


    Object Number: 279078 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with Side Impact Air Bag (SIAB). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling , or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
  3. Remove the front seat back from the seat cushion. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the front bucket seat cover J-hook retainers (2) from the front seat cushion frame (3).
  5. Remove the front seat cover and pad (1) from the seat frame (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 279078 Size: SH
  1. Position the front seat pad and cover (1) to the front seat cushion frame (3).
  2. Connect the front seat pad and cover J-hook retainers (2) to the front seat cushion frame (3).
  3. Install the front bucket seat back to the front seat cushion. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
  4. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
  5. Enable the SIR system, if equipped with SIAB. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling , or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.