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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2005 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

    2. Object Number: 670423 Size: SH
  2. Move the seat to the full forward position.
  3. Remove the fasteners (1) securing the seat cushion to the seat adjuster assembly.
  4. Lift the front of the seat cushion upwards.
  5. Pull the cushion forward in order to disengage the seat cushion from the seat adjuster assembly.
  6. Position the seat cushion out of the way.
  7. Remove the seat belt escutcheon from the seat adjuster track cover.

    8. Object Number: 469167 Size: SH
  8. Remove the fasteners that secure the seat adjuster track cover to the seat track.
  9. Remove the seat adjuster track cover by lifting upward on the front and rear of the seat adjuster track cover evenly until the seat adjuster track disengages from the recliner cover.
  10. Remove the seat belt through the opening in the seat adjuster track cover.
  11. Remove the recliner cover.
    12. 11.1. Remove the rivet securing the recliner cover to the recliner.
    11.2. Slide the recliner cover rearward in order to release the locks securing the recliner cover to the adjuster track.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 469167 Size: SH
  1. Install the recliner cover.
    2. 1.1.  Align the tabs on the recliner cover to the slots in the bracket.
    1.2. Slide the recliner cover forward until the tabs engage, locking the recliner cover to the bracket.
    1.3. Install a new rivet in order to secure the recliner cover to the recliner.
  2. Install the seat belt through the opening in the seat adjuster track cover, making sure it is routed properly and not twisted.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the seat adjuster track cover to the seat track.
    4. 3.1. Align the tabs at the rear of the seat adjuster track cover to the slots in the seat back recliner cover.
    3.2. Firmly push downward on the seat adjuster track cover until the retainer clip engages into the seat track.
    3.3. Install the seat adjuster track cover fasteners.

    Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (9 lb in).

  4. Install the seat belt escutcheon to the seat adjuster track cover.
  5. Install the seat cushion. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement .
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.