Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

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

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Seat Back Cushion Mounting Bolts
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Install the rear center seat belt retractor assembly, if you are replacing the frame from the left-hand rear seat. Refer to SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACEMENT - NO. 1 CENTER REAR (TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY AND BRAVADA) or SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACEMENT - NO. 1 CENTER REAR (TRAILBLAZER EXT, ENVOY XL) in Seat Belts.
Install the seat back panel to the frame with push pins (1).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Seat Back Panel Push Pins
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Install the seat back cover and pad to the seat back. Refer to Seat 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) .
Install the inboard/outboard rear seat back cushion hinge covers with the three screws.
Tighten: Tighten the seat back cushion hinge cover screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Belt Side Buckle & Retaining Nut
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