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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Seat Rail Replacement - Rear 50-50 Split

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear 50-50 Split Seat Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 351581 Size: LH
  2. Gently pry the rear seat recliner mechanism lower trim cover (12) loose from the seat.
  3. Remove the rear seat outboard rail trim cover screw.
  4. Remove the rear seat outboard rail trim cover (3).
  5. Remove the rear bolt from the recliner mechanism (14).
  6. Remove the rear seat latch cable (8) from the outboard rail (9).
  7. Remove the screw from each cushion bumper.
  8. Remove the 2 cushion bumpers.
  9. Remove following components from the rear seat:
    10. • 1 clip
    • 1 pin
    • The support rod (2)
  10. Remove the 6 rear seat cushion trim cover screws.
  11. Feed the rear seat latch cable out of the rear seat cushion trim cover (10).
  12. Remove the rear seat cushion trim cover (10).
  13. Remove the 2 outboard rail bolts.
  14. Remove the outboard rail (9) from the seat.
  15. Remove the 2 inboard rail bolts.
  16. Remove the inboard rail (7) from the seat.
  17. Remove the 2 inboard rail trim cover screws.
  18. Remove the inboard rail trim cover (5) from the rail.
  19. Remove the rear seat latch cable (8) from the inboard rail (7).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 351581 Size: LH
  1. Install the rear seat latch cable (8) to the inboard rail (7).
  2. Install the inboard rail trim cover (5) to the rail. Secure the inboard rail trim cover with the 2 screws.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the inboard rail (7) to the rear seat. Secure the inboard rail (7) with the 2 bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the inboard rail bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  4. Install the outboard rail (9) to the rear seat. Secure the outboard rail (9) with the 2 bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the outboard rail bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

  5. Feed the rear seat latch cable (8) through the rear seat cushion trim cover (10). Secure the rear seat cushion trim cover (10) to the seat with the 6 screws.
  6. Install the rear seat support rod (2) to the seat. Secure the rear seat support rod (2) with the 1 clip and 1 pin.
  7. Install the 2 cushion bumpers to the seat. Secure each bumper with 1 screw.
  8. Install the rear seat latch cable (8) to the outboard rail.
  9. Install the rear bolt to the recliner mechanism (14).

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat recliner mechanism rear bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  10. Install the rear seat outboard latch cover (3) to the seat. Secure the latch with 1 screw.
  11. Install the recliner mechanism lower trim cover (12) to the recliner mechanism (14) by pressing into place.
  12. Install the rear seat to the vehicle. Refer to Rear 50-50 Split Seat Replacement .