Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Place a protective cover over the sill plate and door trim panel and/or remove the roof lift off panel (coupe), or lower the folding top (convertible), to provide additional space for seat removal.
  2. Tilt the steering wheel full up.
    Fig 1: Roof Lift Off Panel
    G01451630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the seat rearward.
  4. Remove the push pins and covers from the front of the adjuster legs.
  5. Remove the nuts from the front of the adjuster legs.
    Fig 2: Removing Push Pins & Covers From Front Of Adjuster Legs
    G01451631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the seat forward. If the rear adjuster nuts are accessible skip to step 9. If the seat will not move and the rear adjuster nuts are not accessible determine if the motor or the adjuster is the cause and perform step 7 or 8.
  7. If the power seat motor is inoperative and the rear adjuster nuts are not accessible perform the following steps.
    1. Power up and raise the front of the power seat to gain access to the forward motor bracket.
    2. Reach under the seat and cut the tie strap attaching the front motor bracket to the torque tube.
    3. Bend the bracket ends inward and slide the bracket off the adjuster transmissions.
    4. Pull the forward motor cables from the adjusters.
    5. Insert one end of a removed cable into a low speed drill and insert the other end into the adjuster.
    6. With the low speed drill move the adjuster forward, alternating sides, until the rear adjuster nuts are exposed.
      Fig 3: Pulling Forward Motor Cables From Adjusters
      G01451632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If the seat adjuster is inoperative and the rear adjuster nuts are not accessible perform the following steps:
    1. Remove the recliner handle. Refer to SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE REPLACEMENT - FRONTΒ .
    2. Remove the seat side trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEATΒ .
    3. Reach under the seat cushion and cut the seat cover tie string (1) at the front center of the seat cushion.
    4. Lift the seat cushion cover and foam to access the 4 seat cushion to frame attaching bolts.
    5. Remove the seat cushion to frame attaching bolts.
    6. Cut the tie straps mounting the lumbar pump pouch and reposition the pump and pouch up through the seat support wires.
    7. Remove the memory seat control module from the seat.
    8. Disconnect the seat belt harness rosebud clip (drivers seat).
    9. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    10. Remove the seat.
      Fig 4: Cutting Seat Cover Tie String At Front Center Of Seat Cushion
      G01451633Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the nuts attaching the rear adjuster legs.
  10. Disconnect the seat electrical connector.
  11. Remove the seat and/or the adjuster.
  12. Transfer parts as necessary.
    Fig 5: Seat Cushion Cover
    G01451634Courtesy 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:

  • 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.