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Second Row Seat Center Armrest Panel Warping (Replace Panel)

Subject:Second Row Seat Center Armrest Panel Warping (Replace Panel)

Models:2003 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado Crew Cab, Suburban, Tahoe
2003 GMC Sierra Crew Cab, Yukon, Yukon XL



Condition

Some customers may comment that the second row seat center armrest panel is warped.

Correction

Replace the second row seat center armrest panel using the procedure and part numbers listed below. This new panel is more robust.

  1. Lower the second row seat center armrest.
  2. Remove the two fasteners.
  3. Lift and remove the plastic insert panel from the seat back.
  4. Install the new plastic insert panel by sliding it into the seat back, aligning the mounting holes in the panel with the mounting holes in the seat back frame.
  5. Install the two new fasteners.

Parts Information

P/N

Description

Color

Qty

88976740

Panel-RearSeat Arm Rest

Medium Dark Pewter

1

88976741

Fastener

2

88976742

Panel-RearSeat Arm Rest

Shale

1

88976743

Fastener

2

88976744

Panel-RearSeat Arm Rest

Medium Neutral

1

88976745

Fastener

2

88976746

Panel-RearSeat Arm Rest

Very Dark Pewter

1

88976747

Fastener

2

88976748

Panel-RearSeat Arm Rest

Medium Gray

1

88976749

Fastener

2

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C7217

Panel, Second Row Seat Center Armrest - Replace

0.2 hr