K Yukon/Denali 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (2000)
Front Seat Back Hinge and Recliner Mechanism Replacement
Removal Procedure
The front seat back recliner mechanism mounts to the inboard side of the seat. The outboard hinge bolts to the seat back and the seat bottom.
1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
2. Release the seat cushion cover in order to access the bolts retaining the hinge or the recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame. 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) Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement (Luxury/ Limited/ Z-71 Tahoe).
3. Release the seat back cover and lift enough to access the bolts retaining the hinge or the recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame. Refer to
Bench Seat Replacement.
4. Remove the bolts retaining the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat back frame.
5. Remove the bolts retaining the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame.
6. Remove the hinge/recliner mechanism from the seat assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat assembly.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the bolts to retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat back frame.
Tighten the bolts to retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the front seat back frame to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
3. Install the bolts to retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame.
Tighten the bolts to retain the hinge/recliner mechanism to the seat cushion frame to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
4. Install the front seat back cover.
5. Install the front seat cushion cover.
6. Install the front seat to the vehicle.
Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement (Bucket)
Front Seat Recliner Mechanism Replacement (Bucket)
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.
