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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 528 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 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 outer trim panel from the front seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
  3. Remove the inner trim panel from the front seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement - Front .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Cable Ends & Seat Back Recliner Hinge
    GM627012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the cable ends from the seat back recliner hinge.
    5. Fig 2: Locating Side Air Bag Electrical Connector Harness
    GM627152Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector harness for the side air bag from the front seat frame.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Side Air Bag Electrical Connector
    GM627150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector for the side air bag from the front seat frame.
  7. Disconnect the heated seat electrical connector.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Seat Back Recliner Hinge Left Front Bolts
    GM627009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the left front bolts from the seat back recliner hinge.
    9. Fig 5: Locating Seat Back Recliner Hinge Right Front Bolts
    GM627114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the right front bolts from the seat back recliner hinge.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Seat Cushion & Seat Back
    GM627127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the back from the seat cushion frame. Set the back face down on the front seat cushion.
  11. 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.
  12. Remove the seat back from the seat cushion.
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