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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 731 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK RECLINER 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 recliner (2) to the seat cushion frame and the seat back frame (1).
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the recliner bolts (3, 4).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Recliner
    G01780549Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. On the inner recliner, perform the following steps:
    1. 3.1. Install the cable end (1) to the recliner (3).
    2. 3.2. Rotate the cable end (1) 90 degrees.
    3. 3.3. Install the cable conduit (2) to the recliner retainer.
    Fig 2: Installing Inner Recliner Cable
    G01780550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. On the outer recliner, perform the following steps:
    1. 4.1. Install the cable end (2) to the recliner.
    2. 4.2. Rotate the cable conduit 90 degrees.
    3. 4.3. Install the cable conduit bracket bolt (3).

      Tighten 

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

    Fig 3: Installing Outer Recliner Cable
    G01780551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Adjust the front seat cushion cover to a desired appearance. Refer to Seat Cushion Cover Replacement - Front .
  6. Install the seat back recliner handle. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Front .
  7. Adjust the seat back cover to a desired appearance. Refer to Seat Back Cover Replacement - Front .
  8. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
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