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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 542 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK COVER REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Installation Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the front seat back cover with alignment mark to the alignment mark on the pad.
  2. Install the hog rings to the front seat back cover to the pad.
  3. Install the seat back cover over the pad while alining the hook and the loop retainers.
  4. Install the hook and the loop retainers, securing the front seat back cover to the pad.
    Fig 1: Installing Front Seat Back Cover With Alignment Mark To Alignment Mark On Pad
    G01518069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the seat back cover to the front retainer at the side impact airbag.
    Fig 2: Installing Seat Back Cover To Front Retainer
    G01518070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the seat back cover to the rear retainer at the side impact airbag.
  7. Install the side air bag to the front right and/or left seat.
    Fig 3: Installing Seat Back Cover To Rear Retainer
    G01518071Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install and adjust the seat back cover to the side air bag retainer, by pressing in and pulling down on the seat back cover.
    Fig 4: Installing And Adjusting Seat Back Cover To Side Air Bag Retainer
    G01518072Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Reposition the front seat back cover end flap.
    Fig 5: Repositioning Front Seat Back Cover End Flap
    G01518073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
  11. Install the front seat back to the front seat. Refer to SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - FRONT  .
  12. Install the front seat headrest. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT  .
  13. Install the front seat armrest. Refer to ARMREST REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT  .
  14. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET  .
    Fig 6: Installing J-Hook Retainer At Bottom Of Seat Back Cover
    G01518074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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