FRONT SEAT CUSHION TRIM DAMAGE REPAIR PROCEDURE. Pontiac LeMans 1982

For 1990-2009 cars

# FRONT SEAT CUSHION TRIM DAMAGE REPAIR PROCEDURE

#### Subject: FRONT SEAT CUSHION TRIM DAMAGE AT 6-WAY POWER SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH - 1982 GRAND PRIX AND BONNEVILLE "G"

Some 1982 Grand Prix and Bonnevilles equipped with the 6-way power seat option have experienced torn seat cushion trim caused by the top edge of the seat switch support plate. Should this condition occur, it will be necessary to rework the seat switch support plate before the seat cushion trim is replaced (see illustration).

#### REWORK PROCEDURE

1. Remove seat switch escutcheon; two (2) screws.

2. Disengage power seat connector.

3. Remove two (2) 7mm support plate attaching bolts.

4. Place support plate in vise and roll edge downward (see Figure 1).

5. Tape all edges of support plate with cloth- backed body tape.

6. Install switch support plate.

7. Engage power seat connector.

8. Install seat switch escutcheon.

#### WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation T0073 Time Allowance .2 Hour Trouble Code 04

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