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Tahoe / Yukon Service Manual

Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat)

Removal Procedure

Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat) — figure 1
Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat) — figure 1
  1. Front Center Seat (3) » Remove — Front Center Seat Removal and Installation
Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat) — figure 2
Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat) — figure 2
  1. Using a suitable trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Cover - Upper (1) » Remove [2x]
Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat) — figure 3
Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat) — figure 3
  1. Front Seat Center Armrest Pivot Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Front Seat Armrest Adjust Retainer Bolt (2) » Remove
  3. Front Seat Armrest Adjust Retainer (3) » Remove
Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat) — figure 4
Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat) — figure 4
  1. Using a suitable plastic trim tool, release the front seat center armrest hinge finish cover - lower retaining clips.
  1. Remove and DISCARD seat belt retaining bushings.
  2. Front Seat Center Belt Anchor Plate » Remove
  3. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Cover - Lower (1) » Remove
Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat) — figure 5
Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat) — figure 5
  1. Disconnect the latch release cable.
  2. Front Seat Center Armrest Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  3. Front Center Seat Armrest (2) » Remove
Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat) — figure 6
Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat) — figure 6

  1. Front Seat Back Latch Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]

  2. Front Seat Back Latch (2) » Remove Installation Procedure

  3. Front Seat Back Latch (2) » Install

  4. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 2.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 2.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 2.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 2.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

  1. Front Seat Back Latch Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  2. Front Center Seat Armrest (2) » Install

  3. Front Seat Center Armrest Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  4. Connect the latch release cable.

  5. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Cover - Lower (1) » Install

  6. Front Seat Center Belt Anchor Plate » Install

  7. Front Seat Armrest Adjust Retainer (3) » Install

  8. Front Seat Armrest Adjust Retainer Bolt (2) » Install and tighten Fastener Specifications

  9. If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps: 11.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth. 11.2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 11.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 11.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

  10. Front Seat Center Armrest Pivot Bolt (1) » Install and tighten Fastener Specifications

  11. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Cover - Upper (1) » Install [2x]

  12. Front Center Seat (3) » Install — Front Center Seat Removal and Installation