Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2002)
5. Remove the seat back hinge from the seat cushion frame.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the seat back hinge to the seat cushion frame.
2. Install the latch release cable to the seat back hinge.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
3. Install the right and left bolts that retain the seat back hinge to the seat back frame and the seat cushion frame in the locations noted during
disassembly.
Tighten the right and left bolts retaining the seat back hinge to the seat back frame and the seat cushion frame to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
4. Install the right and left sides of the rear seat back hinge trim. Refer to Seat Back Hinge Trim Replacement - Rear Right (YC6) (See: Seat Back
Hinge Trim Replacement - Rear Right (YC6)) and Seat Back Hinge Trim Replacement - Rear Left (See: Seat Back Hinge Trim Replacement -
Rear Left) .
5. Install the rear bench seat to the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear Bench (See: Service and Repair/Seat Replacement - Rear Bench) .
Seat Back Hinge Replacement - Rear (YC7)
Seat Back Hinge Replacement - Rear (YC7)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear bench seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear Bench (See: Service and Repair/Seat Replacement - Rear Bench) .
2. Remove the carpet covering the center of the seat cushion frame along the rear edge of the seat , near the inner hinge.
Important: Note the position of the hog rings for reassembly.
3. Remove the hog rings that retain the carpet to the frame.
Important: Note the position and length of the bolts removed. This will assist with reassembly.
4. Remove the bolt that retain the inner seat back hinge to the seat cushion frame.
5. Remove the hook and loop fastener at the rear corner of the seat cushion cover.
