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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Replacement

Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Replacement Passenger Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 862943 Size: SH
  1. Remove the passenger front seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the passenger front seat back assembly (1). Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
  3. Remove the outer and inner seat back recliner trim panels (8). Refer to Front Seat Back Recliner Outer Trim Panel Replacement and Front Seat Back Recliner Inner Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the bolts (6) from the seat back recliner (5).
  5. Remove seat back recliner (5) from the seat back assembly (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 862943 Size: SH
  1. Install the seat back recliner (5) to the seat back assembly (1).

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

  2. Install the bolts (6) to the seat back recliner (5).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (6) to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

  3. Install the inner and outer seat back recliner trim panels (8). Refer to Front Seat Back Recliner Outer Trim Panel Replacement and Front Seat Back Recliner Inner Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Install the passenger seat back assembly (1). Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
  5. Install the passenger front seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .