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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 679 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK COVER REPLACEMENT - REARINSTALLATION 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 Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Partially install the rear seat back trim cover to the pad.

Fig 1: Installing Rear Seat Back Cover To Pad
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Important: Do not exceed (1/4 in) diameter of hot glue to the seat cushion foam.
Use a 138°C (360°F) hot glue gun. Apply a 6 mm (1/4 in) bead of GM P/N 12377914 or Special Bostik Glue in the top horizontal channel.
Important: Glue one seam at a time so glue does not harden prematurely
Carefully place the trim cover over the foam so that the trim cover seam is positioned into the glue channel, within 30 seconds of the glue application.
Use a straight edge of the same length as the glued seam. Apply downward pressure (1-4 psi). Hold the trim cover for 1 minute.
Lift the front of the trim cover. Apply a 6 mm (1/4 in) bead of glue in the two side channels.
Apply downward pressure (1-4 psi). Hold the trim cover (2) for 1 minute until a firm bond is made.
Repeat this procedure for the other half of the cushion.

Fig 2: Applying Special Bostik Glue In Top Horizontal Channel
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Pull the rear seat back cover over the pad and pull over and under the edge.

Fig 3: Installing Rear Seat Back Cover Over Pad
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the hog rings to the rear seat back cover.
Install the rear seat armrest. Refer to ARMREST REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT .
Install the rear seat back. Refer to SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR (STATIONARY) or SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR (FOLDING) .

Fig 4: Installing Hog Rings To Rear Seat Back Cover
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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• 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.