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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 554 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK RECLINER REPLACEMENT - REAR (BUCKET)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Seat Back Recliner Hinges Bolts

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Install the seat back recliner to the seat.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the recliner seat back bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
Move the seat back cover and pad over the seat back recliner bolts.

Fig 2: View Of Cable Ends & Seat Back Recliner Hinge

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Install the cable to the seat back recliner.

Fig 3: Locating Seat Back Recliner Cable Retainer

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Install the cable retainer to the seat back recliner, pushing down on the retainer until fully seated.
Install the outer trim panel to the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Seat (Bucket) or Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Seat (Split Bench) .
Install the inner trim panel to the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Inner Panel Replacement - Rear .
Install the rear bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear Bucket .

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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.