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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 71215 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the seat belt buckle from the seat frame.

    3. Object Number: 71223 Size: SH
  3. Remove the recliner handle.
    4. 3.1. With a suitable blunt ended tool inserted between the cushion and the handle push the handle retaining spring clip down.
    3.2. Pull the handle from the shaft.

    Object Number: 71221 Size: SH
  4. Remove the side trim panel (power seat). Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 172298 Size: SH
  5. Remove the hog-rings from the rear flap.

    6. Object Number: 172293 Size: SH
  6. Raise the flap.
  7. Unfasten the draw string.
  8. Remove the hog-rings attaching the rear corners of the seat cushion trim cover.
  9. Remove the cover and foam pad.
  10. Remove the cover from the foam pad.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 171527 Size: SH
  1. Ensure that the recliner mechanism cable retention clips are securely snapped into the actuators.

    2. Object Number: 171518 Size: SH
  2. If the draw string was cut to assist in removing a non-movable seat, perform the following steps:
    3. 2.1. Remove the hog-rings attaching the seat cushion cover rear flap.
    2.2. Untie the draw string.
    2.3. Make a very small cut 100 mm (2 in) on each side of the center of the cushion cover just in front of where the cut draw string receded (2).
    2.4. Pull the draw string out of the cover far enough to tie the ends together.
    2.5. Securely tie the draw string ends together using a square knot. The ends of the draw string should extend a minimum of one inch beyond the knot.

    Object Number: 172296 Size: SH
  3. Position the trim cover over the seat cushion foam.
  4. Install the cover and foam to the seat frame.
  5. Tighten the draw string at the rear of the seat and securely tie.
  6. Install the hog-rings attaching the rear side corners of the seat cushion trim cover.

    7. Object Number: 172299 Size: SH
  7. If step 2 was preformed wrap the front seat material around the draw string and hog-ring the material to the string. Make sure no sharp points of the hog-rings are pointed down.

    8. Object Number: 172298 Size: SH
  8. Install the hog-rings attaching the rear center flap.

    9. Object Number: 71221 Size: SH
  9. Install the side trim panel (power seat). Refer to Front Seat Trim Panel Replacement .

    10. Object Number: 376637 Size: SH
  10. Install the recliner handle.
    11. 10.1. Position the handle retaining spring clip into the lock position.
    10.2. Snap the handle onto the reclining mechanism shaft.

    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.


    Object Number: 71215 Size: SH
  11. Install the seat belt buckle to the seat frame.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt buckle side mounting nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  12. Install the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .