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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 192 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT ADJUSTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the motors and harness to the seat frame.
Install the cables to the two rear motors and to the adjuster.
Install the screws mounting the rear motors.
Install the front motor (forward and back motor) to the bracket.
Connect the harness electrical connector.
Position the bracket onto one adjuster transmission.
Insert the drive cable into the motor and then into the transmission. It may be necessary to turn the cable to get the cable to slide into the transmission.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 on the opposite side.
Bend the bracket ends outward enough to prevent the bracket from sliding off the transmissions.

Fig 1: Positioning Motors & Harness To Seat Frame
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Tie strap the lumbar pump to the torque tube, if equipped.
Install the seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT (POWER) or SEAT REPLACEMENT (MANUAL) .

Fig 2: Seat
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.