Gamber-Johnson 7160-0222 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Product Revision Form

Base - Chevrolet Malibu 2006+ - No-Drill

7160-0222

Rev. B

Note: 7160-0222 Chevrolet Malibu Base will not work in vehicles with Power Passenger Side Seats.
Power Passenger Side Seats are found on LTZ, 1LZ & 2LZ models.

WARNING

•You must read and follow all of these installation instructions. Failure to follow all of these
installation instructions may result in serious bodily injury or death.

•The installer and user of the Chevrolet Malibu Base are responsible for installing and using
Upper Pole, Motion Attachment and Dock or Cradle assemblies outside the airbag deployment
zone. (See Product Mounting Disclaimer Below)

•Keep these installation instructions with the product and readily available in the vehicle for
future reference of other users of the product.

•Additional copies of the installation instructions can be obtained from Gamber-Johnson.
If you need assistance or have any questions, call Gamber-Johnson at 1-800-456-6868.

•Do not remove warning label from product under any circumstances.

INST-454

Trim Panel Removal 2006 - 2009 Vehicles

#1. - Move the passenger seat forward.
Remove the passenger seat adjustment lever.

#2. - Remove trim panel fastener on side of the
seat with a T20 torx bit.

Product Mounting Disclaimer

Product Mounting Disclaimer
Gamber-Johnson is not liable under any theory of contract or tort law for any loss, damage, personal injury, special, incidental or consequential damages for personal injury or other damage

Gamber-Johnson is not liable under any theory of contract or tort law for any loss, damage, personal injury, special, incidental or consequential damages for personal injury or other damage
of any nature arising directly or indirectly as a result of the improper installation or use of its products in vehicle or any other application. In order to safely install and use Gamber-Johnson

of any nature arising directly or indirectly as a result of the improper installation or use of its products in vehicle or any other application. In order to safely install and use Gamber-Johnson
products full consideration of vehicle occupants, vehicle systems (i.e., the location of fuel lines, brakes lines, electrical, drive train or other systems), air-bags and other safety equipment is

products full consideration of vehicle occupants, vehicle systems (i.e., the location of fuel lines, brakes lines, electrical, drive train or other systems), air-bags and other safety equipment is
required. Gamber-Johnson specifically disclaims any responsibility for the improper use or installation of its products not consistent with the original vehicle manufactures specifications

required. Gamber-Johnson specifically disclaims any responsibility for the improper use or installation of its products not consistent with the original vehicle manufactures specifications
and recommendations, Gamber-Johnson product instruction sheets, or workmanship standards as endorsed through the Gamber-Johnson Certified Installer Program.

and recommendations, Gamber-Johnson product instruction sheets, or workmanship standards as endorsed through the Gamber-Johnson Certified Installer Program.

© copyright 2012 Gamber -Johnson, LLC

If y ou need assistance or have questions, call Gambe r-Johnson at 1-800-456-6868

1 / 4

Trim Panel Removal 2006 - 2009 Vehicles
cont.

#3. - Remove trim panel fastener on front of the
seat with a T20 torx bit.

#4. - Lift front of seat trim panel up and pivot
back out of the way for access to out-board
seat rail nuts.

Trim Panel Removal 2010+ Vehicles

#1. - Move passenger seat forward.

#2. - Remove the passenger seat adjustment lever.
In vehicles with heated seat option, disconnect
the wire harness at the heater switch near the front
of the trim panel, before removing the trim panel.

#3. - Pull seat trim panel away from seat frame
to relase "Tree Barbs".
Lift front of seat trim panel up and pivot back
out of the way for access to out-board
seat rail nuts.

2 / 4

Base Installation 2006 thru 2010+ Vehicles

#1. - Move the passenger seat to back position.
Loosen the in-board and out-board seat rail nuts
with a 13mm wrench or socket, until the nuts are
even with the top of the seat studs.

#2.- While lifting up on seat, place the base between the
seat frame and seat rail. Hold base at an angle and
insert long slots in base into out-board seat studs.

#3. - Push the in-board side of the base between
the seat frame and seat rail. Move the short
slots in the base, into the in-board seat studs.

#4. - Center the base between the seat rails.
Tighten in-board and out-board seat rail nuts.

#5. - Fasten the seat trim panel back to the seat frame
and reattach the seat adjustment lever.
In vehicles with heated seat option, connect the
wire harness to the heater switch.
Attach riser to base using supplied hardware.
Attach additional mounting equipment as required.

3 / 4

WARNING

•The Upper Pole, Motion Attachment and Dock or Cradle should not be positioned in the area
where the airbag will be deployed if it is activated. DO NOT position the equipment in front of
an airbag. Equipment positioned in front of an airbag can cause serious injury or death if an
airbag was activated, such as in an accident.

•If installation of the equipment requires that the equipment be placed in front of an airbag,
deactivate the airbag in the vehicle so it cannot be activated in an accident. In order to
secure permission for deactivating the airbag in these circumstances, contact the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-800-424-9393 to gain permission to do so. If you
have any questions or need assistance, call Gamber-Johnson at 1-800-456-6868.

•High speed vehicle turns may cause a Motion Attachment product to swivel, interfering with
the driver or other equipment.

4 / 4