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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Body 🢒 Seats 🢒 Power Seat Adjuster Mechanism Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1347848 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat switch bezel.

    2. Object Number: 1346970 Size: SH
  2. Remove the outer trim panel screws from the seat back recliner.

    3. Object Number: 1347839 Size: SH
  3. Remove the screws from the seat cushion outer trim panel.
  4. Remove the outer trim panel.

    5. Object Number: 1346941 Size: SH
  5. Remove the inner trim panel screws from the seat back.
  6. Remove the inner trim panel.
  7. On vehicles with heated seats, disconnect the electrical connector from the seat heater module.

    8. Object Number: 1347867 Size: SH
  8. Remove the rear seat back assembly from between the seat recliners.

    9. Object Number: 752864 Size: SH
  9. Remove the seat cushion frame bolts.
  10. Remove the seat cushion frame assembly from between the adjusters.

    11. Object Number: 1347935 Size: SH
  11. Remove the bolt from the seat belt buckle. Remove the buckle.

    12. Object Number: 1347832 Size: SH
  12. Remove the shoulder belt quick disconnect bolt from the seat adjuster.
  13. Remove the quick disconnect from the seat.

    14. Object Number: 1347937 Size: SH
  14. Use a flat-bladed tool to remove the recliner cable from the seat frame.

    15. Object Number: 987213 Size: SH
  15. Remove the recliner bolts on both sides of the seats.
  16. Separate the recliners from both sides of the adjusters.
  17. Replace the power adjusters as an assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Title not found in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 987213 Size: SH
  1. Install both recliners to the seat adjuster. Secure the recliners with the recliner bolts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1347935 Size: SH
  2. Position the seat belt buckle and install the bolt to the seat belt buckle.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1347832 Size: SH
  3. Install the shoulder belt quick disconnect bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 987135 Size: SH
  4. Snap the recliner cable into the inner recliner mechanism clip.
  5. Remove the slack in the recliner cable by turning the threaded end of the cable.

    6. Object Number: 752864 Size: SH
  6. Install the seat cushion frame assembly.
  7. Install the seat cushion frame bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).

  8. Install the recliner cable in the tab on the bottom of the seat cushion frame.
  9. Install the seat back assembly between the seat recliners. Secure the assembly with the recliner bolts.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

  10. On vehicles with heated seats, route the heated seat wiring harness under the seat cushion and connect the connector to the seat heater module.
  11. Position the inner trim panels to the inboard and the outboard seat cushions. Secure the panels with the trim panel screws.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 1347839 Size: SH
  12. Position the outer trim panel to the seat cushion. Secure with the trim panel screws.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 1346970 Size: SH
  13. Install the inboard recliner trim panel.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 1347839 Size: SH
  14. Install the outer trim panel.

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  15. Install the front seat to the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .

    16. Object Number: 1347848 Size: SH
  16. Install the power seat bezel