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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 489 (POWER SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK FRAME REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Removal Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR HANDLING CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Put the seat back in the full upright position.
  3. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Seat Back Cover And Pad Replacement - Front  .
  4. Remove the lumbar. Refer to Lumbar Replacement - Front Seat (Power)  .
  5. Remove the fasteners (3) retaining the seat back frame (1) to the recliner.
  6. Lift straight up on the seat back frame (1) in order to disengage the seat back frame from the recliner.
    Fig 1: Locating Seat Back Frame
    G01803893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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