Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the armrest to the seat cushion frame.

Fig 1: Installing Front Seat Armrest
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the front seat armrest bolts (1) rear set to the armrest base. Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Armrest Base Rear Bolts
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Install the front seat armrest bolts (1) front set to the armrest base. Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Armrest Base Front Bolts
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Install the front seat armrest base cover to the armrest.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Seat Armrest Base Cover
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Install NEW lower and upper push-in retainers to the front seat armrest base cover, pressing into place until fully seated.

Fig 5: Installing Front Seat Armrest Base Cover Push-In Retainers

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Install the front seat ashtray and housing. Refer to Ashtray and Housing Replacement - Front Seat .