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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 630 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK HEATER ELEMENT 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
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  1. Install the seat back heater element.
    2. Fig 1: Installing Hog Rings
    GM627478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the front seat back cover. Align the marks on the cover and the pad.
  3. Install the hog rings from the cover to the pad.
  4. Install the cover over the pad while aligning the hook and the loop retainers.
  5. Install the hook and the loop retainers, securing the cover to the pad.
    6. Fig 2: Separate Seat Back Cover From Side Impact Airbag Front Retainer
    GM627464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the cover to the front retainer at the side impact airbag.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Seat Back Cover From Side Impact Airbag Rear Retainer
    GM627465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the cover to the rear retainer at the side impact airbag.
  8. Install the side air bag to the front seat. Refer to one of the following procedures:
    9. Fig 4: View Of Side Air Bag Retainer
    GM627482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install and adjust the cover to the side air bag retainer, by pressing in and pulling down on the cover.
    10. Fig 5: Aligning Front Seat Back Cover End Flap
    GM627455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Reposition the end flap to the seat back cover.
    11. Fig 6: Installing J-Hook Retainer
    GM627454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
  12. Install the back to the front seat. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Front .
  13. Install the headrest. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
  14. Install the armrest. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat .
  15. Install the bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket .
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