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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 71223 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat back recliner handle. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 281995 Size: SH
  2. Remove the screws attaching the seat side trim panel.

    3. Object Number: 333451 Size: SH
  3. Rock the panel side to side working the barrel post clip (1) out of the seat frame.

    4. Object Number: 71221 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the switch harness.
  5. Remove the trim panel.
  6. Transfer the switch if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 333451 Size: SH
  1. Install a new barrel clip (1) to the trim panel upper barrel post (2)

    2. Object Number: 281995 Size: SH
  2. Install the switch to the panel (if removed).
  3. Connect the switch harness.

    4. Object Number: 71221 Size: SH
  4. Install the seat side trim panel.
    5. • Push the barrel post with clip through the hole in the seat cover and into the hole in the seat frame.
    • Install the front and rear trim panel attaching screws.

    Object Number: 376637 Size: SH
  5. Install the seat back recliner handle. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .