C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
Seat Back: Service and Repair
Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement
Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement
Removal Procedure
The front seat back recliner mechanism is mounted to the inboard side of the seat. The outboard hinge bolts to the seat back and seat bottom.
1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
2. Release the seat cushion cover (1) to access the bolts retaining the hinge or the recliner mechanism (5) to the seat cushion frame (3). Refer to Seat
Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement (Bucket) Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement (Split Bench) Seat Cushion Trim Cover and
Pad Replacement (Bench).
3. Release the seat back cover and lift the cover in order to access the bolts retaining the hinge or the recliner mechanism to the seat back. Refer to
Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement (Bucket) Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement (Split
Bench) Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement (Bench).
4. Remove the bolts retaining the hinge/recliner mechanism (5) to the seat back frame.
5. Remove the bolts retaining the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame (3).
6. Remove the hinge/recliner mechanism from the seat assembly.
Installation Procedure
