OEM 2003 Buick Park Avenue Seat Cushion Pad

2003 Buick Park Avenue Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front seat cushion pad on 2003 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: The first step to replace the front seat cushion requires the removal of the front seat assembly. Start by separating the Seat Switch together with the bezel assembly (5, 6, 7). The removal process for the armrest assembly should be performed during front seat cushion replacement when using a 60/40 seat configuration. The first step involves removing 4 nuts and separating both the heated seat wire harness and auxiliary power outlet electrical connector when available. Begin by taking out the four nuts positioned at every corner of the seat pan and proceed with separating the seat pan together with the seat cushion. Start by taking out the fastener securing the auxiliary power outlet and afterward the power outlet. Remove the j-channel from connecting flaps which extend between the front and rear as well as the side edges. You can remove the push-in retainer securing the seat cover to the seat pan by using the j 38778 door trim pad and garnish clip remover (J 38778) tool before removing fasteners that hold the seat cover to the Seat Switch bezel mounting opening. To complete the process remove firstly the seat cushion cover and after that the seat cushion. Installation begins with seating the seat cushion on the seat pan before lining up the seat cushion cover . The heated seat wire harness should be guided through the cushion before the seat cushion cover is fitted above the cushion sides and around the seat pan. The j-channel needs to be installed across both front-to-rear and side-to-side flaps before applying the retainer which fixes the seat cover with cushion to the seat pan. After reconnecting the seat cover along the Seat Switch bezel opening install the auxiliary power outlet when needed. Fasten the 4 nuts onto the seat pan with the cushion and cover which rests on the seat frame assembly until torque reaches 24 n.m (18 lb ft). Rout the power Seat Switch wires through the side of the seat cushion cover for installation of the Seat Switch and bezel assembly. The armrest assembly requires installation with its 4 nuts tightened to 24 n.m (18 lb ft). The repair process ends with the electrical connector connection before installing the front seat assembly.