Grand Prix V6-3.8L VIN 2 (2004)
Seat Back Frame: Customer Interest
Interior - Seat Back Cover Torn/Ripped
Bulletin No.: 04-08-50-008A
Date: January 20, 2006
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Driver/Passenger Seat Back Cover Torn (Replace Seat Back Cover, Foam Pad and Cut Off Seat Back Frame Side Bolster Wires)
Models:
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
Built Prior to January 2004
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the Correction information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-08-50-008 (Section 08 - Body and
Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the driver and/or passenger seat back cover is torn. This tear will occur in the area of the outboard seat back side
bolster and will appear fairly quick especially with leather seats. Occupant habits on how they get in and out of the vehicle will determine severity of the
wear.
Cause
The cause of this condition may be due to the seat back frame side bolster wire rubbing through the seat back cover.
Correction
Replace the seat back cover, the foam pad and cut off the seat back frame side bolster wires, both inboard and outboard. Use the procedures and part
numbers listed below.
Driver Seat
1.
Move the seat to the full forward position.
2.
Remove the J-hook on the bottom of the seat back cover.
3.
Remove the head restraint and the retainers.
4.
Pull the cover halfway up the seat. Use your hand to disengage the hook and loop retainers on the seat back pad.
5.
Remove the seat back cover by pulling the cover up and over the pad.
6.
Remove the seat back foam pad from the seat frame. Disconnect the heated seat element wire, if equipped.
7.
Cut off the inboard and outboard seat back frame side bolster wires using bolt cutters.
8.
File off any sharp edges from the cut frame wires.
9.
Transfer the heated seat element to the new seat back foam pad.
10.
Install the new seat back foam pad to the seat frame. Connect the heated seat element wire, if equipped.
11.
Install the new seat back cover and pull the cover one third down.
12.
Install the head restraint retainers and head restraint.
13.
Pull the cover all the way down.
14.
Install the J-hook on the bottom of the seat back cover.
