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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1997 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Actuator Replacement

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: 71223 Size: SH
  2. Remove the reclining handle. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 71221 Size: SH
  3. Remove the side trim panel with power seat switch (if equipped). Refer to Power Seat Switch Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 172293 Size: SH
  4. Remove the seat cushion cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 71219 Size: SH
  5. Remove the hinge pin nuts and the hinge pins.
  6. Lay the seatback down
  7. Remove the cables from the actuators.

    8. Object Number: 71217 Size: SH
  8. Remove the seat from the adjuster (Base Seat only).

    9. Object Number: 171527 Size: SH
  9. Remove the screws attaching the reclining mechanism.
  10. Remove the recliner mechanism.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 171527 Size: SH
  1. Install the recliner mechanism to the seat frame.

    2. Object Number: 71217 Size: SH
  2. Install the seat to the adjuster (Base Seat only).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the seat to adjuster bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 71219 Size: SH
  3. Install the cables to the actuators with the cable tabs up.
  4. Install the hinge pins, seatback release cables, and nuts.

    5. Use a tread locking compound on the hinge bolts.

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


    Object Number: 172296 Size: SH
  5. Install the seat cushion trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 71221 Size: SH
  6. Install the side trim panel with power seat switch (if equipped). Refer to Power Seat Switch Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 71223 Size: SH
  7. Install the recliner handle. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .

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