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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1985ASTRO VAN M L4-151 2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSRECALLSRECALL - BUCKET SEAT RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGESERVICE PROCEDURER/V SUBURBAN
1985 Chevrolet Astro Van M L4-151 2.5L
R/V Suburban
1985 Chevrolet Astro Van M L4-151 2.5LSECTION R/V Suburban
1. Remove the electrical connectors if vehicle is equipped with power seats.
2. Remove seat belt guide, if applicable.
3. Remove seat riser to floor retaining bolts (do not discard).
4. Remove seat. To provide support, lay seat on side on workbench or equivalent.
5. Remove the two seat back to seat cushion recliner retaining bolts (Figure 1, Item 2) and discard. Move seat back aside to gain access to the cloth around the bolts.
6. Cut cloth/foam material away to allow the recliner mechanism to properly seat to the seat frame (Figure 1, Item 1).
7. Install new recliner bolts and torque to 20-35 Nm (14-26 lbs. ft.) (Figure 1, Item 2) (only the two seat back to seat cushion recliner retaining bolts need to be replaced).
WHEN REINSTALLING BOLTS, ALL CLOTH AND FOAM MUST BE CLEAR OF BOLT AREA.
8. Install seat, retaining bolts and torque to 35 Nm (26 lbs. ft.). Verify that the retaining nuts are seated properly.
9. Connect electrical connector if equipped with 6-way power seat.
10. Install the seat belt guide, if applicable.
11. Repeat the above procedure on the passenger seat.
12. Install the GM Campaign Identification Label
2. Remove seat belt guide, if applicable.
3. Remove seat riser to floor retaining bolts (do not discard).
4. Remove seat. To provide support, lay seat on side on workbench or equivalent.
5. Remove the two seat back to seat cushion recliner retaining bolts (Figure 1, Item 2) and discard. Move seat back aside to gain access to the cloth around the bolts.
6. Cut cloth/foam material away to allow the recliner mechanism to properly seat to the seat frame (Figure 1, Item 1).
7. Install new recliner bolts and torque to 20-35 Nm (14-26 lbs. ft.) (Figure 1, Item 2) (only the two seat back to seat cushion recliner retaining bolts need to be replaced).
WHEN REINSTALLING BOLTS, ALL CLOTH AND FOAM MUST BE CLEAR OF BOLT AREA.
8. Install seat, retaining bolts and torque to 35 Nm (26 lbs. ft.). Verify that the retaining nuts are seated properly.
9. Connect electrical connector if equipped with 6-way power seat.
10. Install the seat belt guide, if applicable.
11. Repeat the above procedure on the passenger seat.
12. Install the GM Campaign Identification Label
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.