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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body 🢒 Seats 🢒 Front Seat Adjuster Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 71215 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the seat belt pretensioner and buckle. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement .
  3. Remove the seat cushion cover and foam. Refer to Seat, Cushion, Cover, Pad Replacement - Front Seat .

    4. Object Number: 281997 Size: SH
  4. For non-power seats, remove the adjuster adjustment bar.

    5. Object Number: 71218 Size: SH
  5. Reposition the lumbar pump, if equipped.
  6. Remove the tie straps and reposition the pump and pouch up through the seat support wires .
  7. Remove the seat belt harness from the left seat frame.
  8. Remove the memory seat control module, if equipped.

    9. Object Number: 71217 Size: SH
  9. Remove the fasteners mounting the seat to the adjuster.
  10. Remove the adjuster.
  11. Transfer the parts as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 71217 Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the adjuster to the seat. Tighten the fasteners to the seat.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the adjuster fasteners to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 281997 Size: SH
  2. For non-power seats, align the adjusters with their locking pawls engaged in the same slots side to side.
  3. Install the seat adjuster adjustment bar.

    4. Object Number: 339492 Size: SH
  4. Install the lumbar pump, if equipped.

    5. Tie strap the pump to the torque tube.

  5. Connect the seat belt harness to the left seat.

    6. Object Number: 281999 Size: SH
  6. Install the memory seat control module to the seat spring wire, if equipped.

    7. Object Number: 71215 Size: SH
  7. Install the seat belt pretensioner and buckle. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement .
  8. Install the seat cushion foam and cover. Refer to Seat, Cushion, Cover, Pad Replacement - Front Seat .
  9. Install the seat. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Replacement .