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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003VENTURE BASE, VAN CARGO EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESEATSSEAT SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK HEATER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo Extended

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET   . 
  2. Remove the head restraint. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT   . 
  3. Remove the map pocket net. Refer to MAP POCKET NET REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT   . 
  4. Remove the finish covers. Refer to SEAT ADJUSTER TRACK COVER REPLACEMENT - FRONT   . 
  5. Remove the recliner handle and cap. SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT   . 
  6. Remove the seat back recliner covers starting at the rear of the cover.
  7. Remove the J retainer (1) from the bottom edge of the seat back cover.
  8. Remove the recliner bolts.
  9. Separate the seat back from the seat cushion.
  10. Remove the seat back cover from the seat back cushion while separating the hook and loop retainers.
    Fig 1: Removing Retainer From Bottom Edge Of Seat Back Cover (Front)
    G01531960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the seat back cover retainer rings (2).
  12. Remove the seat back cover (1).
  13. Remove the heater element from the seat back pad.
    Fig 2: Remove Seat Back Cover Heater Element (Front)
    G01531961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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