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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the recliner (2) to the seat cushion frame and the seat back frame (1).
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the recliner bolts (3, 4).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Recliner
    G01780549Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. On the inner recliner, perform the following steps:
    1. 3.1. Install the cable end (1) to the recliner (3).
    2. 3.2. Rotate the cable end (1) 90 degrees.
    3. 3.3. Install the cable conduit (2) to the recliner retainer.
    Fig 2: Installing Inner Recliner Cable
    G01780550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. On the outer recliner, perform the following steps:
    1. 4.1. Install the cable end (2) to the recliner.
    2. 4.2. Rotate the cable conduit 90 degrees.
    3. 4.3. Install the cable conduit bracket bolt (3).

      Tighten 

      Tighten the bolt to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing Outer Recliner Cable
    G01780551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Adjust the front seat cushion cover to a desired appearance. Refer to Seat Cushion Cover Replacement - Front .
  6. Install the seat back recliner handle. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Front .
  7. Adjust the seat back cover to a desired appearance. Refer to Seat Back Cover Replacement - Front .
  8. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .