GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 431906 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the front seat back assembly. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
  3. Remove the head restraint (1) from the seat back cushion (3).

    4. Object Number: 431907 Size: SH
  4. Gently pry the head restraint guides (1) from the seat back cushion (2) using a flat-bladed tool.

    5. Object Number: 863258 Size: SH
  5. Remove the seat back trim panel, if necessary. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement .
  6. Cut and remove the hog rings.
  7. Roll the seat back cushion cover (1) upward slowly and evenly.
  8. Remove the seat back cushion pad (2) from the frame (3), if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 863258 Size: SH
  1. Install the seat back cushion pad (2) to the frame (3), if removed.
  2. Roll the seat back cushion cover (1) down over the seat back cushion (2).
  3. Use hog ring pliers to install new hog rings. Ensure that the seat back cushion cover (1) is secure.
  4. Install seat back trim panel, if removed. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 431906 Size: SH
  5. Install the head restraint guides (2) to the seat back cushion (3).
  6. Install the head restraint (1) to the seat back cushion (3).
  7. Install the front seat back assembly. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
  8. Install the front seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .