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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 - REAR (SPLIT BENCH)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation 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.

Place the rear seat back pivot stud to the rear seat pivot point.
Install the seat back to the pivot point. Press the seat back into the socket until fully seated.

Fig 1: Installing Seat Back To Pivot Point
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the bolts to the seat back recliner hinges.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Bolts To Seat Back Recliner Hinges
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the lower J-hook retainer.
Install the trim panel to the seat back. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT BACK .
Install the outer trim panel to the seat cushion. Refer to SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT (BUCKET) or SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT (SPLIT BENCH) .
Inspect the seat back for proper operation.
Install the split bench seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR 50-50 SPLIT .

Fig 3: Installing Lower J-Hook Retainer
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.