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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Bucket Seat Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.

    2. Object Number: 517272 Size: SH
  2. Move the front seat rearward in order to access the front seat track trim covers (1).
  3. Remove the seat track trim covers (1), both left and right, from the seat track.

    4. Notice: Do NOT tilt the front seat forward because this will damage the seat storage tray.

  4. Remove the front seat storage tray. Refer to Front Seat Storage Tray Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 517270 Size: SH
  5. Remove the front seat track anchor fasteners (1).
  6. Move the seat to the full forward position.
  7. Position the seat back to the vertical position.

    8. Object Number: 517267 Size: SH
  8. Remove the trim cover (1) and remove the anchor fastener access plug (2) from the rear of the seat track.

    9. Object Number: 291651 Size: SH
  9. Remove the anchor fasteners from the rear of the seat track.

    10. Object Number: 291660 Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the seat electrical connectors.
  11. With the aid of an assistant, remove the seat from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 291660 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, install the seat into the vehicle.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.

    3. Object Number: 291651 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the track anchor fasteners to the rear seat.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 517267 Size: SH
  4. Install the track trim cover (1) and the fastener access plug (2).

    5. Object Number: 517270 Size: SH
  5. Move the front seat rearward.
  6. Install the track anchor fasteners (1) to the front seat.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 517272 Size: SH
  7. Install the track trim covers (1) to the front seat.
  8. Install the storage tray to the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Storage Tray Replacement .
  9. Enable the SIR System. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.