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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 439 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK COVER REPLACEMENT - REAR (SPLIT BENCH)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Installation Procedure

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Install the rear seat back cover to the pad.

Fig 1: Installing Rear Seat Back Cover To Pad
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Install the rear seat back cover to the seat back, by pulling the seat back cover down and over the pad.

Fig 2: Pulling Seat Back Cover Down And Over Pad
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Install the hog rings to the rear seat back cover to the pad.

Fig 3: Installing Hog Rings To Rear Seat Back Cover To Pad
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Install the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
Install the hook and the loop retainers securing the rear seat back cover to the pad.
Install the rear seat back trim panel.
Install the rear seat back to the rear seat. Refer to SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR (SPLIT BENCH) or SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR (BUCKET) .
Install the rear seat headrest. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT .
Install the rear seat back trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT BACK .
Install the rear split bench seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR 50-50 SPLIT .

Fig 4: Installing J-Hook Retainer At Bottom Of Seat Back Cover
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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.