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Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: LHD shown, RHD similar
    Fig 1: Seat Back Foam Pad
    GM869209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the seat back foam pad to the lumbar and frame assembly.
    2. Fig 2: Hog Rings Attaching Pad To Frame
    GM868394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the hog rings (1) to attach the pad (2) to the frame.
    3. Fig 3: Installing Seat Back Cover Onto Seat Back
    GM863630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the seat back cover onto the seat back. Check that the cover is centered on the seat back foam pad and frame.
    4. Fig 4: Exposed Hog Rings In Foam Pad
    GM868323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Insert the listing wire from the old cover into the new seat cover.
    5. IMPORTANT: Step 5 is a blind operation. It requires that you reach between the cover and the foam pad.
  5. Install two hog rings around the listing wire in the seat cover to the listing wire in the seat back foam pad. Refer to the hog rings (2) attaching the seatback cover to the seat back foam pad.
  6. Push down at the hook-and-loop fastener attachments (2) to secure the seat back cover to the pads.
    7. Fig 5: Locating Seat Back Cover Hook Retainers
    GM866891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Check the fit of the cover and pull on the cover where necessary to remove wrinkles. Engage the interlock at the bottom of the cover. Check the position of the lumbar cable to ensure that it hangs freely from the outboard corner of the seatback.
    8. Fig 6: Headrest Bushing Retaining Pins
    GM863628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the headrest bushing into the seat back by aligning it into the seat back holes and pushing it in firmly until it CLICKS.
  9. Install the headrest assembly.
    10. Fig 7: Seat Cushion Cover Rear J-Strip
    GM863314Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Install the seat back assembly, with the recliners and the cross tube attached, to the seat adjuster. Install the recliner to seat adjuster bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front seat back recliner bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    11. Fig 8: Lumbar Cable Routing
    GM869222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. On the driver's side only, install the lumbar knob assembly.
    1. Thread the lumbar cable between the riser bar and the seat cushion bottom towards the lumbar actuator plate.
    2. Align the lumbar actuator cable assembly guide with the slot in the actuator plate.
    3. Install the lumbar actuator fasteners.

      Tighten:  Tighten the lumbar actuator fasteners to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    12. Fig 9: Lumbar Actuator Cable
    GM869220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Align the grooves on the lumbar knob with the grooves on the lumbar actuator cable assembly and push to install.
  13. Install the lumbar knob retaining clip.
  14. Wrap the seat cushion cover rear flap to cover up the recliner cross tube and engage the seat cushion cover rear J-strip to the seat cushion frame.
    15. Fig 10: Seat Adjuster Bolts
    GM866897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. On the passenger seats, tighten the seat adjuster bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front seat adjuster-to-seat bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    16. Fig 11: Recliner Lever And Nylon Spacer
    GM863874Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Apply Loctite 242® Threadlocker, or equivalent, on recliner lever fasteners before installing.
  16. Install the recliner lever and the nylon spacer.

    Tighten:  Tighten the recliner lever fastener to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    17. Fig 12: Recliner Handle And Seat Adjuster Side Cover
    GM868126Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the seat adjuster side cover.

    Tighten:  Tighten the seat side cover fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

  18. On the driver's side, install the riser knob.

    Tighten:  Tighten the seat riser knob fastener to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

  19. Install the recliner handle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the recliner handle fastener to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  20. Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
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