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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Classic 🢒 Body 🢒 Seats 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 820965 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
  2. Adjust the seat cushion cover and pad in order to access the seat back recliner cable. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement .
  3. On the outer recliner perform the following steps:
    4. 3.1. Remove the cable conduit bracket bolt (3).
    3.2. Rotate the cable conduit 90 degrees.
    3.3. Remove the cable end (2) from the recliner (1).

    Object Number: 820967 Size: SH
  4. On the inner recliner, perform the following steps:
    5. 4.1. Remove the cable conduit (2) from the retainer in the recliner.
    4.2. Rotate the cable 90 degrees.
    4.3. Remove the cable end (1) from the recliner (3).
  5. Remove the seat back recliner cable from the front seat frame.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the seat back recliner cable to the seat frame.

    2. Object Number: 820967 Size: SH
  2. On the inner recliner, perform the following steps:
    3. 2.1. Install the cable end (1) to the recliner (3).
    2.2. Rotate the cable 90 degrees.
    2.3. Install the cable conduit to the retainer in the recliner (3).

    Object Number: 820965 Size: SH
  3. On the outer recliner, perform the following steps:

    4. 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.

    3.1. Install the cable end (2) to the recliner.
    3.2. Rotate the cable conduit 90 degrees.
    3.3.  Install the cable conduit bracket bolt (3).

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  4. Adjust the seat cushion cover and pad to a desired appearance. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement .
  5. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .