Rear Seat Recliner Actuator Replacement (with Bucket Seat)

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Fig 1: View Of Rear Seat Recliner Actuator Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Fold the seat forward. Remove the rear seat cushion trim panel. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade with Split Bench) , Rear Seat Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade with Bucket) , Rear Seat Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT) .
1	Rear Seat Recliner Actuator Screw (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 3 N.m (25 lb in)
2	Rear Seat Recliner Actuator Assembly Disconnect the electrical connector. Disconnect the actuator cable assembly.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Fold the seat forward.
Remove the rear seat cushion trim panel. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade with Split Bench) , Rear Seat Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade with Bucket) , Rear Seat Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT) .

Rear Seat Recliner Actuator Screw (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
3 N.m (25 lb in)

Rear Seat Recliner Actuator Assembly

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Disconnect the actuator cable assembly.