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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 466 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK RECLINER REPLACEMENT - REAR (SPLIT BENCH)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the rear split bench seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR 50-50 SPLIT  .
  2. Remove the outer trim panel from the seat cushions. Refer to SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT (BUCKET)  or SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT (SPLIT BENCH)  .
  3. Move the seat back cover and the pad away in order to expose the seat back recliner bolts.
  4. Remove the bolts from the seat back recliner.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts From Seat Back Recliner
    G01518215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the recliner from the seat.
    Fig 2: Removing Recliner From Seat
    G01518216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If required, remove the trim cover from the seat back recliner inner side.
    Fig 3: Removing Trim Cover From Seat Back Recliner Inner Side
    G01518217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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