Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Seat Recliner (Uncovered)

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the seat cushion mounting bolts (1) securing the rear seat cushion frame to the inboard/outboard rear seat back hinge assembly.
Tighten: Tighten all rear seat cushion mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the seat back mounting bolts (2) securing the rear seat back frame to the inboard/outboard rear seat back hinge assembly.
Tighten: Tighten all rear seat back mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Center Seat Belt Anchor Nut

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Install the seat belt side buckle (1) to the seat with the seat belt anchor nut (2), if replacing the right-hand seat inboard hinge.
Tighten: Tighten the seat belt side buckle nut to 55 N.m (40 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Rear Center Seat Belt Anchor Nut

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Install the rear center seat belt anchor nut (2), if replacing the left-hand seat inboard hinge.
Tighten: Tighten all rear center seat belt anchor nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
Install the seat back cover and pad to the seat back. Refer toSeat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Rear No. 1 (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada) or Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Rear No. 1 (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL, Envoy XUV) .
Install the inboard/outboard rear seat back cushion latch covers. Refer to Seat Back Hinge Cover Replacement - Rear No. 1 .
Install the seat in the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear No. 1 (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL, Envoy XUV) .