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Tahoe / Yukon Service Manual

Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent)

Removal Procedure

Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) — figure 1
Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) — figure 1
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Pull upward from both sides of the rear side door sill garnish molding (1) to disengage retaining clips front to rear.
  3. Rear Side Door Sill Garnish Molding (1) » Remove
Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) — figure 2
Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) — figure 2
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Rear Seat Track Front Outboard Cover (1) » Remove
Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) — figure 3
Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) — figure 3
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Rear Seat Track Front Inboard Cover (1) » Remove
Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) — figure 4
Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) — figure 4
  1. Place the rear seat in the fold and tumble position.
  2. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  3. Rear Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover (1) » Remove
Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) — figure 5
Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) — figure 5
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Rear Seat Track Rear Inboard Cover - Inboard (1) » Remove
  3. Return the rear seat to the original position.
Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) — figure 6
Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) — figure 6
  1. Position the seat as necessary to access the seat bolts.
  2. Rear Seat Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  4. Rear Seat (2) » Remove Installation Procedure
  1. Rear Seat (2) » Install
  2. Connect the electrical connector.
  3. Position the seat as necessary to access the seat bolts.
  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: 4.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 4.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 4.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 4.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
  1. Rear Seat Bolt (1) » Install and tighten in sequence [4x] — Fastener Specifications
  1. Place the rear seat in the fold and tumble position.
  2. Rear Seat Track Rear Inboard Cover - Inboard (1) » Install

  1. Rear Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover (1) » Install

  2. Return the rear seat to the original position.

  3. Rear Seat Track Front Inboard Cover (1) » Install

  1. Rear Seat Track Front Outboard Cover (1) » Install
  1. Rear Side Door Sill Garnish Molding (1) » Install