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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Seat Back Frame Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 71222 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 171522 Size: SH
  2. Remove the lumbar system inflator assembly from the seat back (Sport Seat).
  3. Unhook the seat back free play retention cable spring from the rear of the seat back (right seat only).
  4. Remove the cable from the seat back.

    5. Object Number: 71219 Size: SH
  5. Position the seat back forward to remove tension from the actuator springs.
  6. Push down on the seat cushion to expose the hinge bolts nuts.
  7. Remove the hinge bolts nuts.
  8. Remove the release cables from the hinge bolts.
  9. Remove the actuators from the hinge bolts.
  10. Remove the hinge bolts and the seat back from the seat cushion frame.

    11. Object Number: 171524 Size: SH
  11. Remove the release cable mechanism by depressing the tabs and pushing the release lever out of the seat back frame.
  12. Pull the release lever cables out through the seat back frame.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 281998 Size: SH
  1. Insert the seat back cables through the seat back.

    2. Object Number: 71219 Size: SH
  2. Position the seat back frame to the seat cushion frame.
  3. Install the hinge bolts attaching the seat back, the actuators and the release cables, to the seat cushion frame.
  4. Apply locking compound to the hinge bolt threads.
  5. Install the hinge bolt nuts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge bolt nuts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).


    Object Number: 339493 Size: SH
  6. Install the lumbar inflator assembly to the seat back (sport seat).
  7. Install the seat back free play retention cable to the rear of the seat back (passenger seat only).
  8. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .