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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 285 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT CUSHION FRAME REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Seat Cushion Frame
    GM71217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the springs and wires to the seat cushion frame.
    1. Center the wire assembly to the front of the seat cushion frame.
    2. Hook the tension springs into the rear of the seat frame.
    3. Insert a screwdriver between the tension spring coils, stretch the spring to hook the spring to the wire assembly.
    2. Fig 2: Recliner Mechanism To Seat Frame
    GM171527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the recliner mechanism to the seat frame.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Seat Cushion Frame
    GM71217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the seat adjuster to the seat cushion frame.
  4. Loop and route the reclining mechanism cables under the seat cushion frame springs.

    Position the actuators with the arrow on the hinge end of the actuator pointing forward and with the release cable clip opening pointed downward.

  5. Insert the forward ends of the actuators into the actuator brackets.
    6. Fig 4: Actuators Underneath Seat Frame Springs
    GM71219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the seat back and the actuator to the seat cushion frame with the hinge bolts.
  7. Apply Loctite™ 271 to the hinge bolt threads.
    8. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Install the hinge bolt nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the hinge bolt nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

  9. Install the pins to the forward ends of the actuators.
    10. Fig 5: Lumbar Pump & Module To Seat Frame & Seat Back
    GM339492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the seat module (Base Power Seat).
  11. Install the lumbar pump and module (Sport Seat).
  12. Install the memory module (Optional Sport Seat).
    13. Fig 6: Trim Cover To Seat Cushion Foam Pad
    GM172296Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Position the trim cover over the seat cushion foam pad.
  14. Install the cover and foam pad to the seat cushion frame.
  15. Tighten the draw string at the rear of the seat cushion and securely tie the draw string.
  16. Install the hogrings attaching the rear side corners of the seat cushion trim cover.
    17. Fig 7: Rear Flap To Seat Cushion Cover
    GM172298Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the hogrings attaching the rear center flap.
    18. Fig 8: Side Trim Panel & Switch Harness
    GM71221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the side trim panel (Power Seat). Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
    19. Fig 9: Recliner Handle To Reclining Mechanism Shaft
    GM376637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the recliner handle.
    1. Position the handle retaining spring clip into the lock position.
    2. Snap the handle onto the reclining mechanism shaft.
    20. Fig 10: Seat Mounting Component View
    GM71215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the buckle side of the seat belt to the seat frame.

    Tighten:  Tighten the seat belt buckle side mounting nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  21. Install the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement (Power)  or Seat Replacement (Manual) .
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