Buick Regal: Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement (Manual) or Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement (Power).

1. Front Seat Recliner Knob
2. Front Seat Adjuster Knob
3. Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch
   Procedure
   Disconnect the electrical connector.

FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER MEMORY SWITCH REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedure

Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement (Manual) or Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement (Power).

1. Front Seat Adjuster Memory Switch

FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER MEMORY MODULE BRACKET REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedures

1. Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Except GS) or Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (GS).

2. Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Memory Module Replacement

1. Front Seat Adjuster Memory Module Bracket Bolt [4x]
   CAUTION: Fastener Caution
   Tighten 4.7N.m (42 lb in)
2. Front Seat Adjuster Memory Module Bracket

DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTER MEMORY MODULE REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedure

Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation.

1. Driver Seat Adjuster Memory Bolt (Qty: 3)
   CAUTION: Fastener Caution
   Tighten 2.5N.m (22 lb in)
2. Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Memory Module
   Procedure
   Disconnect the electrical connector.

FRONT SEAT MASSAGE SWITCH REPLACEMENT (GS)

Preliminary Procedure

Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement (Manual) or Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement (Power).

1. Front Seat Massage Switch

FRONT SEAT TILT ADJUSTER ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedures

1. Set the seat to it's highest position.

2. Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation.

1. Front Seat Tilt Adjuster Actuator Bolt
   CAUTION: Fastener Caution
   Procedure
   Remove the securing bolt from the actuator and the cushion frame.
   Tighten 8N.m (71 lb in)
2. Front Seat Tilt Adjuster Actuator
   Procedure
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   2. Remove the tilt adjuster actuator by pulling it downward from the cushion frame.

DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT VERTICAL ADJUSTER ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedure

Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Except GS) or Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (GS).

1. Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Vertical Actuator Nut [3x]
   CAUTION: Fastener Caution
   Tighten 23N.m (17 lb ft)
2. Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Vertical Actuator Bracket
3. Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Vertical Actuator
   Procedure
   Disconnect the electrical connector.

DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT LUMBAR CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedure

Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement (Manual) or Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement (Power).

1. Driver or Passenger Seat Lumbar Control Switch
   Procedure
   Disconnect the electrical connector.

FRONT SEAT BACK LUMBAR REPLACEMENT (2 WAY)

Preliminary Procedure

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Except GS) or Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (GS).

1. Front Seat Back Lumbar
   Procedure
   Disconnect the electrical connector.

FRONT SEAT BACK LUMBAR REPLACEMENT (GS)

Preliminary Procedure

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Except GS) or Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (GS).

1. Front Seat Back Lumbar
   Procedure
   1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   2. Release the retainers.

FRONT SEAT BACK LUMBAR REPLACEMENT (4 WAY)

Preliminary Procedure

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Except GS) or Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (GS).

1. Front Seat Back Lumbar
   Procedure
   1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   2. Release the retainers.

DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT RECLINER ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT (Except GS)

Preliminary Procedure

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (Except GS) or Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (GS) - Reposition.

1. Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator Rod
   Procedure
   Use a flat-bladed tool to push upward on the front seat recliner hub tab while gently tapping the recliner rod outward until the rod is free of the recliner motor.
2. Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator Bolt
   CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
   Tighten 6 N.m (53 lb in)
3. Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator
   Procedure
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   2. Pull up on the trim cover to gain access to the seat recliner actuator bolt.
   3. Remove the seat recliner actuator.

DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT RECLINER ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT (GS)

Preliminary Procedure

Front Seat Head Restraint Panel Replacement (GS).

1. Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator Rod
   Procedure
   Use a flat-bladed tool to push upward on the front seat recliner hub tab while gently tapping the recliner rod outward until the rod is free of the recliner motor.
2. Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator Bolt
   CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
   Tighten 6 N.m (53 lb in)
3. Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator
   Procedure
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   2. Pull up on the trim cover to gain access to the seat recliner actuator bolt.
   3. Remove the seat recliner actuator.

FRONT SEAT WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT

WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning.

Preliminary Procedures

1. SIR Disabling and Enabling.

2. Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation.

1. Front Seat Wiring Harness

NOTE: Typical wiring harness shown, individual harness may be different due to option content. Various seat components may need to be removed from the seat to access the harness depending on seat and content options.

REAR SEAT RECLINER ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedure

Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Left Side , or Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Right Side (40 Percent Seat) or Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Right Side (60 Percent Seat).

1. Rear Seat Recliner Actuator Bowden Cable
   Procedure
   Disengage bowden cable from rear seat recliner actuator and bracket.
2. Rear Seat Recliner Actuator Washer (Qty: 2)
   Procedure
   Use suitable tool to remove the washer from rear seat recliner actuator bracket.
3. Rear Seat Recliner Actuator
   Procedure
   Disconnect the electrical connector.

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