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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003VENTURE BASE, VAN CARGO EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESEATSSEAT SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKETINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo Extended

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure

Important: Ensure that the front seat stud washers are in place when installing the seat. Smaller diameter washers should be located on the forward front seat studs.

Install the front seat (1) to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the front seat nuts (2).
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
Install the under-seat storage tray. Refer to STORAGE TRAY REPLACEMENT - RIGHT FRONT SEAT .
Install the power seat connector to the body wiring harness 6-way power seat only.
Install the seat belt electrical connector (3) to the body wiring harness.
Install both the heater element electrical connectors to the body wiring harness.
Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM and to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Airbag.

Fig 1: Installing Front Seat To Vehicle
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.