GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2007 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Seats 🢒 Seat Hardware, Trim, and Upholstery 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the cushion cover and pad to access the seat frame bolts. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 859290 Size: SH
  4. Remove the 4 seat frame bolts.
  5. Remove the cushion frame from the front seat adjusters.

    6. Caution: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service kit are assembled and calibrated as a unit. Using only some of the components in the service kit will cause the passenger presence system to operate improperly.

  6. If replacing the front passenger seat cushion pad, you must also replace the inflatable restraint passenger presence system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 859290 Size: SH
  1. Position the cushion frame on the front seat adjusters.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the bolts that secure the seat frame to the adjusters.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the front seat cushion pad and cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement .
  4. Install the seat trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Install the front seat in the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .

    6. Caution: To avoid personal injuries, re-zero the passenger presence system whenever you remove or replace the seat cushion or trim. Failure to do so may cause the system to malfunction.

  6. Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Passenger Presence System Programming and Setup .