Installation Procedure

2002 Chevrolet Venture PlusSECTION Installation Procedure
  1. Install the rear seat cushion cover (1) to the foam pad.
  2. Secure the rear seat cushion cover to the foam pad using retainer rings (2) and the hook and loop retainers.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Seat Cushion Cover & Retainer Rings (AL4 - Rear Bucket)
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  3. Install the seat cushion cover retainers (1) to the seat frame.
    Fig 2: Installing Seat Cushion Cover & Retainers (AL4 - Rear Bucket)
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  4. Install the rear seat cushion to the rear seat back.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the recliner bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).

  6. Install the rear seat adjuster. Refer to Seat Adjuster Replacement - Rear .
  7. Install the seat riser. Refer to Seat Riser Replacement - Rear .
  8. Install the finish covers. Refer to Seat Trim Replacement - Side .
  9. Install the second row bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear .
    Fig 3: Installing Rear Seat Cushion, Rear Seat Back, Recliner & Bolts (AL4 - Rear Bucket)
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