GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Seats 🢒 Seat Hardware, Trim, and Upholstery 🢒 Passenger Seat Frame Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

    Warning: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components in the service kit are assembled and calibrated as a unit. Using only some of the components in the service kit will cause the passenger presence system to operate improperly.

  1. If replacing the front passenger seat cushion, you must also replace the inflatable restraint passenger presence system. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence System Replacement - Front.
  2. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
  3. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1506499 Size: SH
  4. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 1506506 Size: SH
  5. Remove the inflatable restraint side module. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.

    6. Object Number: 1284535 Size: SH
  6. Remove the lumbar/back suspension.
  7. Remove the cushion suspension.
  8. Remove the wire harness, if equipped.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the wire harness, if equipped.
  2. Install the cushion suspension.

    3. Object Number: 1284535 Size: SH
  3. Install the lumbar/back suspension.

    4. Object Number: 1506506 Size: SH
  4. Remove the inflatable restraint side module. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 1506499 Size: SH
  5. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement.
  6. Install the seat cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement.
  7. Install the front seat to the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.

    8. Warning: To avoid personal injuries, re-zero the passenger presence system whenever you remove or replace the seat cushion or trim. Failure to do so may cause the system to malfunction.

  8. Re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Control Module References.