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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1997 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Seat Back Release Cable

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 71215 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Power with Adjuster or Manual Seat Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 71218 Size: SH

    Important: The seatback cover must be partially removed to access the tabs on the back of the release lever. Do not attempt to pry the lever out of the seatback.

  2. Partially remove the seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cover - Sport Seat or Front Seat Back Cover - Base Seat .

    3. Object Number: 171524 Size: SH
  3. Remove the release cable mechanism from the upper seat back by depressing the taps and pushing the release lever out of the seatback frame.

    4. Object Number: 71219 Size: SH
  4. Push down on the seat cushion to expose the hinge bolt nuts.
  5. Remove the right and left hinge bolt nuts.
  6. Remove the cables from the hinges.
  7. Remove the release cables up through the seatback frame.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 171524 Size: SH
  1. Insert the release cables through the opening in the upper seatback frame.

    2. Object Number: 71219 Size: SH
  2. Install the release cables to the right and left hinges inserting the locking pins in the notches.
  3. Install the nut to the right and left hinge bolts.

    4. Use a thread locking compound on the hinge bolts.

    Tighten
    Tighten the hinge bolt nuts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 71215 Size: SH
  4. Install the seatback trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cover - Base Seat or Front Seat Back Cover - Sport Seat .
  5. Install the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Power with Adjuster or Manual Seat Replacement .