Seat Back Frame Replacement - Rear (Captain)

2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 AWDSECTION Seat Back Frame Replacement - Rear (Captain)
Fig 1: View Of Seat Back Frame - Rear (Captain)
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Seat Back Frame Replacement - Rear (Captain)

Callout Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Fastener Tightening Specifications:  Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .Preliminary Procedure: Remove the rear seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear .
1 Handle, Rear Seat Recliner
Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Rear (Captain)  or Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Rear (Bucket) .
2 Cover, Rear Seat Recliner Lower (Qty: 2)
Refer to Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement - Rear (Captain)  or Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement - Rear (Bucket) .
3 Armrest, Rear Seat (Qty: 2)
Refer to Armrest Replacement - Rear Seat (Captain) .
4 Cover, Rear Seat Back Recliner (Qty: 2)
Refer to Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement - Rear (Captain)  or Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement - Rear (Bucket) .
5 Head Restraint, Rear Seat Back
Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Rear Seat (Captain)  or Head Restraint Replacement - Rear Seat (Bucket) .
6 Panel, Rear Seat Back
Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Seat Back .
7 Trim, Rear Seat Back Lower
Tip:  Pull rearward of seat back to disengage the clips.
8 Cover, Rear Seat Back Cushion
Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Rear (Captain)  or Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Rear (Bucket) .
9 Pad, Rear Seat Back Cushion
Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Rear (Captain)  or Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Rear (Bucket) .
10 Bolt, Rear Seat Back Recliner (Qty: 6)

Tighten:  32 N.m (24 lb ft)

11 Recliner Assembly, Rear Seat Back (Qty: 2)
12 Frame, Rear Seat Back Cushion
RENDER: 1.0x

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