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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 731 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK RECLINER CABLE REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the seat back recliner cable to the seat frame.
  2. On the inner recliner, perform the following steps:
    1. 2.1. Install the cable end (1) to the recliner (3).
    2. 2.2. Rotate the cable 90 degrees.
    3. 2.3. Install the cable conduit to the retainer in the recliner (3).
      Fig 1: Installing Seat Back Recliner
      G01780556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. On the outer recliner, perform the following steps:
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
    1. 3.1. Install the cable end (2) to the recliner.
    2. 3.2. Rotate the cable conduit 90 degrees.
    3. 3.3. Install the cable conduit bracket bolt (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

  4. Adjust the seat cushion cover and pad to a desired appearance. Refer to Seat Cushion Cover Replacement - Front  .
  5. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
    Fig 2: Installing Outer Recliner Cable
    G01780557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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