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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003VENTURE BASE, VAN CARGO EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMESEATSSEAT SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR (AQ4 - CAPTAINS CHAIR)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo Extended

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure

Install the rear seat back pad to the seat back frame.
Install the rear seat back cover the foam pad.

Fig 1: Installing Rear Seat Back Pad To Seat Back Frame (AQ4 - Captions Chair)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Secure the rear seat back cover to the foam pad using retainer rings (2) and the hook and loop retainers.

Fig 2: Securing Rear Seat Back Cover To Foam Pad (AQ4 - Captions Chair)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the armrest. Refer to ARMREST REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT .
Install the rear seat back to the rear seat cushion.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the recliner bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the recliner bolts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
Install the rear seat back foam and cover over the recliner bolts.
Install the rear seat back recliner cover. Refer to SEAT BACK RECLINER COVER REPLACEMENT - REAR .

Fig 3: Installing Recliner Bolts (AQ4 - Captions Chair)
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Install the J retainer (1) at the bottom edge of the rear seat back cover.
Install the rear seat back finish panel. Refer to SEAT BACK FILLER PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR .
Install the finish covers. Refer to SEAT TRIM REPLACEMENT - SIDE .
Install the head restraint. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT .
Install the second row captain's chair. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR .

Fig 4: Installing Retainer At Bottom Edge Of Rear Seat Back Cover (AQ4 - Captions Chair)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.