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Seat System: Specifications Saturn ION I

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Front Bucket Seat Back Frame Bolt - Fold Flat60 N.m44 lb ft
Front Bucket Seat Back Panel Screw1 N.m9 lb in
Front Bucket Seat Back Recliner Trim Panel Screws1 N.m9 lb in
Front Bucket Seat Cushion Frame Bolt12 N.m106 lb in
Front Bucket Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Screw - Fold Flat1 N.m9 lb in
Front Bucket Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Screw1 N.m9 lb in
Front Bucket Seat Rear Adjuster Bolt50 N.m37 lb ft
Front Bucket Seat Recliner Bolt - Fold Flat45 N.m33 lb ft
Front Bucket Seat Recliner Lever Bolt12 N.m106 lb in
Front Seat Safety Belt Buckle Bolt45 N.m33 lb ft
Inboard Seat Back Frame Nuts - Non-Fold Flat25 N.m18 lb ft
Outboard Seat Back Frame Nuts - Non-Fold Flat17 N.m13 lb ft
Rear Seat Back Latch Bolt12 N.m106 lb in
Side Impact Tube Bolt - 2-Way Adjuster25 N.m18 lb ft
Side Impact Tube Bolt - 4-Way Adjuster25 N.m18 lb ft
Teardrop Washer Bolt35 N.m26 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Seat - Manual Adjuster Does Not Unlock

ConditionAction
IMPORTANT: Replace all seat adjusters as an assembly Replace both sides at the same time.
The adjuster latch is bindingInspect the seat adjuster handle for damage. Replace the handle if necessary. Replace the adjuster.
IMPORTANT
Replace all seat adjusters as an assembly Replace both sides at the same time.

Seat - Manual Adjuster Does Not Unlock

Seat - Manual Adjuster Locks Between Lock Positions

ConditionAction
IMPORTANT: Replace all seat adjusters as an assembly Replace both sides at the same time.
The right adjuster is rearward of the left adjuster. The right adjuster is forward of the left adjuster.Visually inspect the installed seat to verify that the seat back is parallel to the seat cushion. Move the seat back until a parallel condition is achieved.
The seat back will not remain parallel.On non-fold flat seats, replace the seat back frame.
IMPORTANT
Replace all seat adjusters as an assembly Replace both sides at the same time.

Seat - Manual Adjuster Locks Between Lock Positions

Seat - Manual Adjuster Does Not Lock

ConditionAction
IMPORTANT: Replace all seat adjusters as an assembly Replace both sides at the same time.
The seat adjusters were not parallel during installation.Loosen the rear seat bolts. Position the seat fully forward. Tighten the bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
IMPORTANT
Replace all seat adjusters as an assembly Replace both sides at the same time.

Seat - Manual Adjuster Does Not Lock

Seat - Hard to Move Forward and Rearward

ConditionAction
IMPORTANT: Replace all seat adjusters as an assembly Replace both sides at the same time.
The adjusters are not in parallel alignment with each other.Loosen the floor pan attaching bolts. Position the seat fully forward. Tighten the bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
IMPORTANT
Replace all seat adjusters as an assembly Replace both sides at the same time.

Seat - Hard to Move Forward and Rearward

Seats - Adjuster Track Locks Ahead of Other Track

ConditionAction
IMPORTANT: Replace all seat adjusters as an assembly Replace both sides at the same time.
The adjusters are out of time.Remove and reinstall the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
IMPORTANT
Replace all seat adjusters as an assembly Replace both sides at the same time.

Seats - Adjuster Track Locks Ahead of Other Track