Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
Seat Cushion: Service and Repair
Rear Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Rear Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the bench seat and risers from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Rear Bench Seat
Replacement).
2. Remove the right and left sides of the seat back hinge trim. Refer to Rear Seat Back Hinge Trim Replacement - Right Side (YC6) (See: Seat
Back/Service and Repair/Rear Seat Back Hinge Trim Replacement - Right Side (YC6)) and Rear Seat Back Hinge Trim Replacement - Left Side
(See: Seat Back/Service and Repair/Rear Seat Back Hinge Trim Replacement - Left Side).
Important: Note the position and length of the bolts you remove. This will assist with reassembly.
3. Remove the bolts retaining the seat back hinges to the seat cushion frame.
4. Remove the J-hooks that retain the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame.
Important: Note the locations of the hog rings for reassembly.
5. Remove the hog rings that retain the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame located at the rear edge of the seat frame.
