Park Avenue V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2005)
Seat Back: Service and Repair
Seat Back Frame Replacement - Front
Seat Back Frame Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to Seat Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Seat Replacement) .
2. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat (See: Head Rest/Service and Repair/Head Restraint Replacement -
Front Seat) .
3. Remove the seat map pocket panel (3) by pushing up and pulling out.
4. Remove the seat side air bag. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front.
5. Remove the seatback cover and pad. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (See: Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front)
.
Important: Do not damage the wire or the connector when removing the electrical harness.
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
7. Remove the 2 bolts (16) from the left side of the seatback frame (18).
8. Remove the shoulder belt retractor assembly. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front and Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right
Front
9. Remove the right side frame bolt (17).
10. Remove the seatback frame (18).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the seatback frame (18).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Apply Loctite(TM) 242 GM P/N 12345382 (Canada P/N 10953489) to the seatback frame bolts. Install the 2 bolts (16) on the left side and one on
the right side (17) of the seatback frame (18).
Tighten the seatback frame bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).