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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003VENTURE BASE, VAN CARGO EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESEATSSEAT SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK HEATER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo Extended

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure

Install the heater element.
Install the seat back cover (1).
Install the seat back cover retainer rings (2).
Secure the seat back cover to the foam pad with the hook and loop retainers.
Install the seat back to the seat cushion.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the front seat recliner bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Seat Back Cover Heater Element (Front)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the J retainer (1) to the bottom edge of the seat back cover.
Secure the seat back recliner covers in place.
Install the recliner handle and cap. Refer to SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
Install the finish covers. Refer to SEAT ADJUSTER TRACK COVER REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
Install the map pocket net. Refer to MAP POCKET NET REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
Install the head restraint. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
Install the front seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET .

Fig 2: Installing Retainer To Bottom Edge Of Seat Back Cover (Front)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.