Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Lumbar Support
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  1. Install the lumbar support to the mounting holes in the front seat back.
  2. Install the lumbar support to the front seat back, pressing into place until fully seated.
  3. Fig 2: Identifying Lumbar Control Cable
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  4. Install the lumbar support cable to the lumbar support control.
  5. Fig 3: View Of Lumbar Support Cable To Lumbar Support Control
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  6. Install the lumbar support cable to the lumbar support control.
  7. Install the front seat back pad. Refer to Seat Back Pad Replacement - FrontΒ .
  8. Install the front seat back cover. Refer to Seat Back Cover Replacement - FrontΒ .
  9. Install the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - BucketΒ .
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