Replacing the Power Seat Switch on a Chevrolet Corvette C5/C6

Replacement of bad power seat switch in Corvette C5 or C6. Vehicle shown is 2006 C6 .

Required Tools

Required Parts

Seat Switch: AC Delco 10325876 (for this 2006 C6 Corvette)

Symptoms

Seat does not move, or only moves in some directions, or only when you wiggle switch or harness under seat.

Diagnose

Is it getting power?

1

Check seat fuse under passenger toe board. Check power at connector under the seat. If it has lumbar control does that have power? It uses the same power source so if the lumbar works the problem is probably the seat switch.

Step by Step Instructions

Remove Switch

2

Remove power seat switch by gently prying it away from the seat with a non-marring tool. I use a nylon pry bar. Pry from each side until the pressure clips release.

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Remove the recline lever by gently pulling the top away from the seat. You will see a bright metal clip that is the same as the type found on a window crank. Using a small hook tool, pull up while wiggling until it comes free. Remove the recline lever. There is a philips screw that is revealed once you remove the lever. Take it out.

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The plastic side panel of the seat is now free. From the back of the seat pull it away. It is tucked behind a metal rail on the top edge, so pull up slightly as you pull away. At the front edge of the seat there is a tab that retains the panel. Once the rear and top of the panel are free pull towards the front of the car to release the panel completely. Let it hang, no need to remove it completely.

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Once the plastic panel is off you will see a metal panel with three screws. Remove them and remove the panel, it is what retains the switch in the mounting hole.

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Now you can remove the switch by gently pulling it away from the seat, there is enough slack in the wires to pull it far enough that you can press the release tab and remove the switch.