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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 192 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK RECLINER MECHANISM REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal 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.
  1. Raise the seat to the full up position (power seat).
  2. Remove the seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT (POWER)  or SEAT REPLACEMENT (MANUAL) .
    Fig 1: Raising Seat To Full Up Position (Power Seat)
    G01451679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the recliner handle.
    1. With a suitable blunt ended tool inserted between the cushion and the handle push the handle retaining spring clip down.
    2. Pull the handle from the shaft.
      Fig 2: Recliner Handle
      G01451680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the side trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
    Fig 3: Side Trim Panel
    G01451681Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the seat cushion cover. Refer to SEAT CUSHION TRIM COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 4: Seat Cushion Cover
    G01451682Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the hinge pin nuts and the hinge pins.
  7. Lay the seatback down
  8. Remove the cables from the actuators.
    Fig 5: Hinge Pin Nuts & Hinge Pins
    G01451683Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the seat from the adjuster to access the recliner mechanism attaching screws (Base Seat only).
    Fig 6: Removing Seat From Adjuster
    G01451684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the screws attaching the recliner mechanism.
  11. Remove the recliner mechanism.
    Fig 7: Recliner Mechanism
    G01451685Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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