OEM 2004 Buick Park Avenue Seat Cushion Pad

2004 Buick Park Avenue Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front seat back cover and Seat Cushion Pad on 2004 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: The first step for changing the front seat back cover and pad requires removal of the front seat assembly. Start by removing both the front seat side air bag along with the head restraint. The first step involves pushing up and out at the bottom side of the map pocket panel until attachment hooks are released from their frame positions on back and bottom sides. The process requires separating the seat heater electrical connection if needed. To remove and inspect the rear seat belt height adjuster trim cover application press into the sides before lifting it upward. The height adjuster closeout ring can be detached from the hook binding the seat back cover to extract it. Work the cover and pad while removing the three screws from the front trim cover of the height adjuster. You must remove the lower seat belt retractor trim cover before taking off the retaining nut to unfasten the belt retractor assembly. Pull the lower seat belt retractor assembly through the height adjuster opening and take off the cover and pad from it. Move the seat belt retractor assembly through the height adjuster opening of the cover and pad then position the lower seat belt retractor assembly before tightening the retaining nut to 41 N.m (55 lb ft). Press the edges of the seat back cover onto the seat back cushion while aligning them before securing the hook and loop panel. Attach the seat back assembly to the frame while positioning heated seat wires neatly throughout the back frame whenever needed. Move the cover from its top and bottom portions over the seat cushion before securing the J-channel between the seat components. Finish by moving the cover sides across the seat back cushion. First attach the forward trim height adjuster retainers before installing its cover onto the closeout ring by connecting the cover J-channel. The height adjuster rear trim cover should be installed with the front seat side air bag and head restraint as well as the map pocket back panel and the front seat assembly.