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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 CTS 🢒 Safety and Security 🢒 Supplemental Inflatable Restraints 🢒 Front Seat Replacement - Bucket

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1969651 Size: SH
  1. Move the front seat forward in order to access the front seat track trim cover (1,2).
  2. Remove the seat track trim covers (1,2) from the seat track.
  3. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

    4. Object Number: 1969652 Size: SH
  4. Remove the seat belt anchor trim cover (1).

    5. Object Number: 1969650 Size: SH
  5. Remove the front seat bolts (2) from the front seat (1).
  6. Remove the front seat belt anchor from the seat. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front .
  7. Disconnect the seat electrical connectors.

    8. Object Number: 1969649 Size: SH
  8. With the aid of an assistant, tilt the seat up in the rear and slide rearward to disengage the seat (1) from the floor to remove from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1969649 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, install the seat (1) into the vehicle.
  2. Insert the front tabs on the seat track into the floor.
  3. Connect the electrical connectors (1).
  4. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1969650 Size: SH
  5. Install the seat track bolts (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the seat track bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1969651 Size: SH
  6. Install the seat track trim covers (1).
  7. Install the seat belt anchor into the seat. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front .

    8. Object Number: 1969652 Size: SH
  8. Install the seat belt anchor trim cover (1).