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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Recliner Fasteners & Seat Back Assembly
    GM896778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the seat back to the seat cushion frame and install the bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

    2. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Seat Back Pad Backing At Seat Back Frame Tabs
    GM1199325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. If the seat back cover is being replaced, transfer the seat cover upper wire to the new seat back cover.
  3. Install the seat back pad to the foam.
  4. Install the pad backing to the tabs on the seat back frame.
  5. Install the seat back cover trim starting at the top.
    6. Fig 3: Removing & Installing Head Restraint Guides
    GM897777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the head restraint guides to the seat back frame.
    7. Fig 4: Connecting Seat Back Cover Wire At Wire Retainer
    GM897771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Snap the seat back cover wire to the wire retainer.
  8. Install the remaining seat back cover trim by folding the trim down.
    9. Fig 5: Locating Seat Back Cover Hook Retainers
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  9. Connect the hook retainers to the seat back cover bottom.
    10. Fig 6: Removing & Installing Lumbar Knob
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  10. If equipped, install the lumbar knob by pushing firmly on the knob.
    11. Fig 7: Removing & Installing Inner Recliner Finish Panel Screws
    GM897798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the inner recliner cover and fasteners.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fasteners to 25 N.m (22 lb in).

  12. Install the outer set finish panel. Refer to Finish Panel Replacement - Front Seat - Front (Inner)  or Finish Panel Replacement - Front Seat - Front (Outer) .
  13. On manual seats, install the recliner handle. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Front .
    14. Fig 8: Removing/Installing Front Seat
    GM896861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
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