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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 439 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK HEATER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL 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 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET  .
  2. Remove the back from the front seat. Refer to SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - FRONT  .
  3. Remove the headrest. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT  .
  4. Remove the armrest. Refer to ARMREST REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT  .
  5. Separate the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
    Fig 1: Separating J-Hook Retainer At Bottom Of Seat Back Cover
    G01518120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the cover end flaps for access.
  7. Remove the side air bag from the front seat.
    Fig 2: Positioning Cover End Flaps
    G01518121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Separate the seat back cover from the front retainer at the side impact airbag.
    Fig 3: Separating Seat Back Cover From Front Retainer
    G01518122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Separate the seat back cover from the rear retainer at the side impact airbag.
  10. Separate the hook and the loop retainers securing the seat back cover to the pad.
    Fig 4: Separating Seat Back Cover From Rear Retainer
    G01518123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the seat back cover by pulling the cover up and over the pad.
    Fig 5: Pulling Cover Up And Over Pad
    G01518124Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the hog rings which secures the cover to the pad.
  13. Remove the cover from the pad.
  14. If the cushion is damaged, replace the cushion.
  15. Remove the seat back heater element.
    Fig 6: Removing Front Seat Back Cover From Pad
    G01518125Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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