M/L Van

1. Remove the electrical connectors if vehicle is equipped with power seats.

2. Remove seat belt guide, if applicable.

3. Remove the seat from the vehicle, by removing four seat riser to floor retaining nuts (do not discard). To provide support, lay seat on side on workbench or equivalent.

4. Remove the cover from the seat adjuster knob.

5. Remove the adjuster-knob from the seat by holding the knob and using a pair of needle nose pliers or equivalent to rotate the clip.




6. Remove the recliner trim cover by inserting a screw driver or equivalent behind the cover and pushing out on the retainer clips (Figure 2).

BE CAREFUL WHEN REMOVING THE COVER THAT THE CLIPS ARE NOT DAMAGED.




7. Remove the two seat back to seat cushion recliner retaining bolts (Figure 3, Item 2) to gain access to the vinyl, and discard.

8. Cut the vinyl/cloth back using the markings from the recliner. Be careful when cutting the vinyl to insure that it is cut back from the bolt area (Figure 3, Item 1).

9. Install the new bolts (2) and torque to 28 Nm (21 lbs. ft.) (Figure 3, Item 2) (only the two seat back to seat cushion recliner retaining bolts need to be replaced).

WHEN REINSTALLING BOLTS, ALL VINYL AND FOAM MUST BE CLEAR OF BOLT AREA.

10. Install the trim cover.

11. Install the adjuster knob and rotate the knob clip to secure.

12. Install the adjuster knob cover.

13. Install the seat into the vehicle and torque to 35 Nm (26 lbs. ft.). Verify that the retaining nuts are seated properly.

14. Connect the electrical wires if equipped with power seats.

15. Install the seat belt guide, if applicable.

16. Install the GM Campaign Identification Label.