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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 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.

Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET .
Remove the outer trim panel from the front seat cushion. Refer to SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
Remove the inner trim panel from the front seat cushion. Refer to SEAT CUSHION INNER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
Remove the cable ends from the seat back recliner hinge.

Fig 1: Removing Cable Ends From Seat Back Recliner Hinge
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Disconnect the electrical connector harness for the side air bag from the front seat frame.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector Harness For Side Air Bag From Front Seat Frame
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Disconnect the electrical connector for the side air bag from the front seat frame.
Disconnect the heated seat electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connector For Side Air Bag From Front Seat Frame
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the left front bolts from the seat back recliner hinge.

Fig 4: Removing Left Front Bolts From Seat Back Recliner Hinge
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Remove the right front bolts from the seat back recliner hinge.

Fig 5: Removing Right Front Bolts From Seat Back Recliner Hinge
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the back from the seat cushion frame.
Set the back face down on the front seat cushion.
Remove the heated seat wiring harness and the side air bag wire harness. Remove the wiring harnesses through the front seat cushion and frame area.
Remove the seat back from the seat cushion.

Fig 6: Removing Seat Back From Seat Cushion
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.