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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 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the seat back trim cover. Refer to SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - FRONT (RPO AR9 BASE SEAT) .
  2. Remove the seat back free play retention cable from the rear of the seat back (passenger seat only).
    Fig 1: Removing Seat Back Free Play Retention Cable From Rear Of Seat Back
    G01451695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Push down on the seat cushion to expose the hinge bolt nuts.
  4. Remove the right and left hinge bolt nuts.
  5. Remove the release cables from the hinge bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Release Cables From Hinge Bolts
    G01451696Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the release cable mechanism from the upper seat back by depressing the taps and pushing the release lever out of the seat back frame.
  7. Remove the bezel from the release lever by spreading the bezel locking tabs.
    Fig 3: Removing Release Cable Mechanism From Upper Seat Back
    G01451697Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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