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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 380 (POWER SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - FRONT (SPLIT BENCH)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Split Bench .
  2. Remove the front seat riser trim cover. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
  3. Remove the front seat armrest from the front seat. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat .
  4. Remove the front center seat belt buckle from the front seat. Refer to SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT - CENTER FRONT .
  5. Disconnect the J-hook retainers at each end of the front seat cushion and pull the front seat cushion cover open to expose the seat frame hinge.
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Location Of Front Seat Cushion J-Hook Retainers
    G01756079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the J-hook retainers at the rear of the front seat cushion and pull open the front seat cushion cover to expose the seat frame hinge.
  7. Remove the front seat back recliner roll pins from the seat back hinge.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Back Recliner Hinge Roll Pins
    G01756081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the front seat back bolts from the seat back hinge.
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Back Hinge Bolts
    G01756082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Lift up the front seat back and set it down on the front seat cushion.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Seat Back
    G01756083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Pull out the heated seat cable and the side air bag wire harness from the front seat cushion/frame area.
    11. Fig 5: Identifying Heated Seat Cable & Side Air Bag Wire Harness
    G01756084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector for the heated seat, if equipped.
  12. Remove the front seat back.
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