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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Shoulder Belt & Escutcheon Through Rear Seat Back Cover
    GM986393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If a new frame is required, transfer the seat back panel, the recliner cable, and the pad to the new seat back frame. Transfer the child top tether anchor. Refer to Child Restraint Tether Anchor Replacement (Early Production) in Seat Belts.
  2. Route the shoulder belt and the escutcheon through the rear seat back cover. Install the cover over the top of the seat back.
  3. Slide the inboard bezel tabs onto the seat. Press the outboard side until the bezel snaps into place.
  4. Route the recliner cable between the back panel and the pad.
    5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Headrest Guides
    GM981023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the headrest guides by pushing down until the locking tabs engage.
    6. Fig 3: Seat Back Recliner Handle & Cable
    GM986676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the recliner handle to the recliner cable.
    7. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the recliner handle screw.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

  8. Continue to install the seat back trim cover. Engage the hook and loop locations by pressing firmly.
  9. Install the seat back assembly to the recliner assembly and secure with the bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    10. Fig 4: View Of Lower J-Hook Retainer
    GM981476Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the rear seat back J-hook retainers.
    11. Fig 5: Inboard Side Fasteners
    GM986362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the rear seat back assembly to the rear seat cushion frame at the outer location.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 44 N.m (33 lb ft).

    12. Fig 6: Disconnecting/Connecting Seat Recliner Cable
    GM987263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the recliner handle cable to the recliner clip and release the mechanism.
    13. Fig 7: Child Tether Escutcheons
    GM981956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the child tether anchor escutcheon.
  14. Install the headrest. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
    15. Fig 8: Shoulder Belt Anchor Bolt & Plate
    GM986666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Route the shoulder belt through the seat cushion and install with the fastener.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fastener to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    16. Fig 9: Removing/Installing Child Comfort Guide
    GM982115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the child comfort guide.
  17. Install the rear seat to the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear .
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