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Front Seat Cushion Cover Becomes Detached - keywords bottom driver frame loose lower metal trim

Subject:Front Seat Cushion Cover Becomes Detached

Models:2007 Cadillac Escalade Models
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2007 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL
built prior to May 1, 2007



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some owners may comment of the front seat cushion cover becoming detached from the metal seat frame along the front edge of the seat.

Recommendation/Instructions:

Apply 3M Double Coated Polyester Tape 9690 to lower edge of the cushion frame as follows:


Object Number: 2046946  Size: SH
  1. Make sure cover "J" retainer is completely separated from the cushion frame along the front edge.

  2. Object Number: 2046841  Size: SH
  3. Lift the cushion cover up and away from lower edge of cushion frame.

  4. Object Number: 2046846  Size: SH
  5. Apply 9690 3M tape to lower front edge of the cushion frame.

  6. Object Number: 2046848  Size: SH
  7. Remove tape backing.

  8. Object Number: 2046947  Size: SH
  9. Roll tape under the cushion frame and attach to back side of frame.

  10. Object Number: 2046851  Size: SH
  11. Pull cushion cover over front side of the tape.

  12. Object Number: 2046852  Size: SH
  13. Secure the "J" retainer to the cushion frame ensuring the retainer is set across the entire length.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.