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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Century 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Split Bench Seat Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: The left, front seat is equipped with a side impact air bag. This must be disabled before any work is done on this seat.

  1. If the seat is equipped with an air bag, refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

    2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

  2. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 381863 Size: SH
  3. Remove the track covers from the front seat adjuster. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement .
  4. Position the front seat forward to between the mid-forward position and the full forward position. Raise the seat to the full-up position.
  5. Remove the bolts which secure the front seat adjuster to the floor pan.

    6. Object Number: 370568 Size: SH
  6. Remove the nut from the seat belt anchor plate.
  7. Disconnect the front seat electrical connectors.
  8. Tip the seat forward to remove the seat from the front hook attachments.
  9. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 381863 Size: SH
  1. Position the front seat into the vehicle.
  2. Tip the front seat forward to engage the front hook attachments.
  3. Connect the front seat electrical connectors.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the bolt which secure the front seat adjuster to the floor pan.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  5. Reposition the front seat to the full back position.
  6. Install the track adjuster covers. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 370568 Size: SH
  7. Install the nut to the seat belt anchor plate.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  8. Install the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  9. Enable the SIR system if the seat is equipped with an air bag. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.