front seat removal question

1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE
190,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TAWANDA57
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How should I begin removing and replacing drivers side front seat?
Apr 3, 2014 at 11:51 AM
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Move seat to fully forward and up positions. Remove rear anchor-to-floor pan nuts. Tilt seat forward, and disconnect electrical connectors. Using assistant, pull seat rearward and disengage seat from front retaining hooks. To install, reverse removal procedure. Check operation of seat, and adjust if necessary.
Apr 3, 2014 at 12:12 PM
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if adjustment is necessary on install :
Chucking can be corrected by adjusting horizontal actuator and pinion gear to fully mesh with lower adjuster track rack gear. Operate seat to full up position and about 3/4 forward. Loosen horizontal actuator attaching screws. See Fig. 1.
Using a large screwdriver, apply outward pressure on horizontal actuator (about 15-25 ft. lbs.) and energize horizontal switch to move seat slightly fore and aft. This keeps seat horizontal actuator pinion gear teeth in close contact with lower track rack gear teeth and eliminates free play between gear teeth. Tighten screws while maintaining outward pressure against horizontal actuators.
Apr 3, 2014 at 12:14 PM
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