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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Lumbar Bladder System
    GM1289045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the lumbar support bladders to the seat back inserting the tabs into the seat back.
  2. Route the hoses through the pivot area and tie strap them to the seat frame under the seat back adjuster.
  3. Connect the seat switch to the harness.
  4. Connect power to the seat. You may need to position the seat in the vehicle.
  5. Perform the procedure in the next step based upon the following information:
    • Operate the upper lumbar control and connect the hose that pressurized to the bladder hose labeled #3.
    • Operate the lower lumbar control and connect the hose that pressurized to the bladder hose labeled #4.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Hoses
    GM423944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using Loctite™ 406, or equivalent, glue the module hoses to the fittings on the bladder hoses (4).
    1. Position the hose just over the edge of the barb on the attaching fitting.
    2. Apply the adhesive completely around the fitting.
    3. Quickly push the hose the rest of the way onto the fitting.
  7. Install the control module to the seat support wires with the J-strips.
  8. Disconnect the seat electrical connector and remove the seat from the vehicle.
  9. Install the seat cushion cover. Refer to Driver Seat Cushion Pad Replacement  or to Passenger Seat Cushion Pad Replacement .
    10. Fig 3: View Of Lumbar Bladder System
    GM1289045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Attach the cover and the bladder assembly with the 2 fir tree fasteners.
  11. Tuck the cover over the corners of the hinges.
  12. Install the seat back insert.
  13. Install the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
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