GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Pontiac
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2005
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Vibe - AWD
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Body
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Seats
🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement Passenger Side
Removal Procedure
Remove the passenger front seat assembly. Refer to
Front Seat Replacement - Bucket
.
Remove the passenger front seat back assembly. Refer to
Front Seat Back Replacement
.
Remove the head restraint (1) from the seat back cushion (3).
Gently pry the head restraint guides (1) from the seat back cushion (2) using a flat-bladed tool.
Remove the seat back trim panel, if necessary. Refer to
Front Seat Back Trim Replacement
.
Cut and remove the hog rings.
Roll the seat back cushion cover (1) upward slowly and evenly.
Remove the seat back cushion pad (2) from the frame (4), if necessary.
Installation Procedure
Install the seat back cushion pad (2) to the frame (4), if removed.
Roll the seat back cushion cover (1) down over the seat back cushion (2).
Use hog ring pliers to install new hog rings. Ensure that the seat back cushion cover (1) is secure.
Install seat back trim panel, if removed. Refer to
Front Seat Back Trim Replacement
.
Install the head restraint guides (2) to the seat back cushion (3).
Install the head restraint (1) to the seat back cushion (3).
Install the passenger front seat back assembly. Refer to
Front Seat Back Replacement
.
Install the passenger front seat assembly. Refer to
Front Seat Replacement - Bucket
.
Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement Driver Side
Removal Procedure
Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to
Front Seat Replacement - Bucket
.
Remove the front seat back assembly. Refer to
Front Seat Back Replacement
.
Remove the head restraint (1) from the seat back cushion (3).
Gently pry the head restraint guides (1) from the seat back cushion (2) using a flat-bladed tool.
Remove the seat back trim panel, if necessary. Refer to
Front Seat Back Trim Replacement
.
Cut and remove the hog rings.
Roll the seat back cushion cover (1) upward slowly and evenly.
Remove the seat back cushion pad (2) from the frame (4), if necessary.
Installation Procedure
Install the seat back cushion pad (2) to the frame (3), if removed.
Roll the seat back cushion cover (1) down over the seat back cushion (2).
Use hog ring pliers to install new hog rings. Ensure that the seat back cushion cover (1) is secure.
Install seat back trim panel, if removed. Refer to
Front Seat Back Trim Replacement
.
Install the head restraint guides (2) to the seat back cushion (3).
Install the head restraint (1) to the seat back cushion (3).
Install the front seat back assembly. Refer to
Front Seat Back Replacement
.
Install the front seat assembly. Refer to
Front Seat Replacement - Bucket
.