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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1983J2000/SUNBIRD L4-121 2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSCUSTOMER INTERESTMANUAL SEAT ADJUSTER - LATERAL MOVEMENT
1983 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0L
Manual Seat Adjuster - Lateral Movement
1983 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0LSECTION Manual Seat Adjuster - Lateral Movement
Number 84-10-28A Date 4/85
Subject: MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTER LATERAL MOVEMENT
1983 AND 1984 2000 SUNBIRD
"Please discard previous bulletin 84-10-28 due to this revision which provides part numbers for the passenger side outer adjusters."
If a lateral movement of the inner seat adjuster is experienced, perform the following operations:
1. Remove seat and place on a clean protected surface.
2. Replace seat adjuster(s) with new adjuster(s).
P/N 20329374 Passenger Outer (Coupe)
P/N 20329375 Passenger Outer (Sedan)
P/N 20162884 Passenger Inner (Coupe)
P/N 20162885 Passenger Inner (Sedan)
P/N 20330804 Driver's Inner (Coupe)
P/N 20330805 Driver's Inner (Sedan)
3. Install release wire (P/N 20162898) between lock bars.
4. If the adjuster to floor attaching stud is loose in the floor, weld the stud (mig or gas with steel rod only) into place using standard body shop repair procedure for structural components.
5. Install seat to floor and torque seat adjuster-to-floor pan attaching nuts 20 to 28 N-m (15 to 21 ft.lbs.).
Subject: MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTER LATERAL MOVEMENT
1983 AND 1984 2000 SUNBIRD
"Please discard previous bulletin 84-10-28 due to this revision which provides part numbers for the passenger side outer adjusters."
If a lateral movement of the inner seat adjuster is experienced, perform the following operations:
1. Remove seat and place on a clean protected surface.
2. Replace seat adjuster(s) with new adjuster(s).
P/N 20329374 Passenger Outer (Coupe)
P/N 20329375 Passenger Outer (Sedan)
P/N 20162884 Passenger Inner (Coupe)
P/N 20162885 Passenger Inner (Sedan)
P/N 20330804 Driver's Inner (Coupe)
P/N 20330805 Driver's Inner (Sedan)
3. Install release wire (P/N 20162898) between lock bars.
4. If the adjuster to floor attaching stud is loose in the floor, weld the stud (mig or gas with steel rod only) into place using standard body shop repair procedure for structural components.
5. Install seat to floor and torque seat adjuster-to-floor pan attaching nuts 20 to 28 N-m (15 to 21 ft.lbs.).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.