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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005CAVALIER L4-2.2L VIN FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSEAT BACKSERVICE AND REPAIRPROCEDURESSEAT BACK COVER AND PAD - REAR SPLIT FOLDING
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN F
Seat Back Cover and Pad - Rear Split Folding
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN FSECTION Seat Back Cover and Pad - Rear Split Folding
SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD - REAR SPLIT FOLDING
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the split/folding rear seat back.
2. Remove the pivot bolt (3) from the seat back frame (2).
3. Unfasten hook and loop strip retainers on the back cover (1) to access the cover staples.
4. Remove the stables from the bottom and sides of the cover.
5. Unfold the bottom and sides of the cover from the seat back frame (2).
6. Lift up on the seat back cover assembly to remove from the seat back frame (2).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the seat back cover assembly to the seat back frame (2).
2. Fold the bottom and sides of the cover over the seat back frame (2).
3. Install the stables to the bottom and sides of the cover.
4. Fold the back side of the cover (1) over the seat back frame (2).
5. Use firm hand pressure in order to fasten the hook and the loop retainer on the back side of the cover (1).
6. Install the pivot bolt (3) to the frame (2).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the pivot bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
7. Install the split/folding rear seat back.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.