GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Body 🢒 Seats 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 987165 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Pull on the recliner trim handle. Remove the recliner trim handle.

    3. Object Number: 987186 Size: SH
  3. Remove the seat riser trim handle by pulling on the handle.

    4. Object Number: 981027 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screw from the outer trim panel.
  5. Remove the outer trim panel from the seat cushion.

    6. Object Number: 986806 Size: SH
  6. Remove the recliner handle bolt and spring. Remove the recliner handle.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 986806 Size: SH
  1. Position the recliner handle to the adjuster with the fastener and the spring. Secure the handle in place with the recliner handle bolt.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 981027 Size: SH
  2. Position the outer trim panel to the seat cushion. Secure the trim panel with the screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 981017 Size: SH
  3. Install the recliner handle trim.

    4. Object Number: 981011 Size: SH
  4. Install the seat riser handle trim.
  5. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .