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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: The front seat is equipped with a seat belt pretensioner. Disable the pretensioner before you perform any work on the seat.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 .
  2. Remove the front seat adjuster track covers. Refer to Seat Adjuster Track Cover Replacement - Front .
  3. Remove the front seat head restraint. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
  4. Position the front seat to the full forward and the full-up position.
  5. Remove the bolts from the rear of the seat adjuster.
  6. Fig 1: Seat Adjuster Bolts
    GM310414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the nut from the front seat belt bracket, on the door side of the seat.
  8. Fig 2: Identifying Seat Belt Anchor Plate Nut
    GM370568Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Tip the seat forward, remove the position assurance pin (2), and disconnect the pretensioner electric connector (1).
  10. Fig 3: Position Assurance Pin & Pretensioner Electric Connector
    GM858956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the electrical body harness from the seat.
  12. Tilt the seat forward and slide the seat back to disengage the adjuster hooks holding the seat to the floor pan.
  13. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.