GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Inspection Procedure

  1. Adjust the seat back to the full-reclined position.
  2. Inspect the lever. Ensure that the lever operates easily.

  3. Ensure that the recliner lock mechanism holds the seat back in the full reclined position after the lever is released.
  4. Adjust the seat back to an intermediate position.
  5. Inspect the lever. Ensure that the lever operates easily.

  6. Ensure that the recliner lock mechanism holds the seat back in the intermediate position.
  7. Apply rearward force after the lever is released.

  8. Adjust the seat back to the full-upright position.
  9. Inspect the lever. Ensure that the lever operates easily.

  10. With the seat back in the full-upright position, the recliner has an override.
  11. The seat back must be pushed rearward in order to lock the recliner.

  12. Ensure that the seat back remains in the full-upright position.
  13. Apply rearward force to the seat back after the lever is released.