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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Front Seat Back Removed
    GM523815Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the front seat back on the front seat cushion.
    2. Fig 2: Front Seat Back Heated Seat Electrical Connector
    GM523813Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Route the lumbar cable, heated seat cable and the side air bag wire harness to the front seat cushion/frame area.
  3. Connect the electrical connector for the heated seat, if equipped.
    4. Fig 3: Installing Front Seat Back Hinge Bolts
    GM787089Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the front seat back bolts (1) to the seat back hinge.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    5. Fig 4: Front Seat Back Recliner Roll Pins & Hinge
    GM523811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install new front seat back recliner roll pins to the seat back hinge.
    6. Fig 5: Front Seat Cushion
    GM523832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the J-hook retainers at the rear of the front seat cushion.
    7. Fig 6: J-Hook Retainers At Front Seat Cushion
    GM523789Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the J-hook retainers at each end of the front seat cushion.
  8. Install the front seat outer trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
  9. Install the front seat armrest to the front seat. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat (Impala) .
  10. Install the front center seat belt buckle to the front seat. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Replacement - Center Front (Split Bench) in Seat Belts.
  11. Inspect the front seat back for proper operation.
  12. Install the front seat into the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Split Bench .
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