Silverado Center Jump Seat Removal Guide
by Russell Wood
The Chevrolet Silverado comes with a jump seat between the two front seats that is both a center console as well as a slim seat. This is convenient to have in your vehicle, but other models of Silverado have dedicated center consoles that hold more accessories. If you want to remove the jump seat and replace it with a dedicated center console or just remove it to keep the space open, you can do so in about 15 minutes.
Step 1
Pull off the sill plate trim panels on the outside of both seats with your hands.Unbolt the driver's seat using the 3/8-inch ratchet and the specialized socket.
Step 2
Tilt the driver's seat forward and unplug the wiring on the bottom of the seat with your hands. Lift the seat up and away from the truck.
Step 3
Unbolt the passenger's seat using the 3/8-inch ratchet and specialized socket. Tilt the seat forward and unplug the wiring on the underside. Lift the passenger's seat outside of the truck.
Step 4
Lift the jump seat out of the center of the truck and out one of the doors.
References
- "Chilton General Motors Full-Size Trucks, 1999-2006 Repair Manual"; Jeff Kibler; 2007
Tips
- If you can't find the Mac Tools socket SC620B, you can sometimes get by with using a 12-point socket instead.
Things You'll Need
- Mac Tools socket SC620B
- 3/8-inch ratchet
Writer Bio
Russell Wood is a writer and photographer who attended Arizona State University. He has been building custom cars and trucks since 1994, including several cover vehicles. In 2000 Wood started a career as a writer, and since then he has dedicated his business to writing and photographing cars and trucks, as well as helping people learn more about how vehicles work.
