Front Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement (with W2E)

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Fig 1: Front Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel (With W2E)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation Front Seat Back Opening Bezel Replacement (with W2E)
1	Front Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Procedure Detach the rear frame center cover two bottom bungee clips from the crossbar. Detach the lower (flexible) back panel hooks from the frame by reaching up inside the back panel from the bottom to locate the flat of the hooks. While pushing up on the flat of the hook with one hand push inward in the area of the hook with the other hand to release the hook from the frame. Release the upper plastic (rigid) retaining feature by pulling outward at the top of the seat back cushion finish panel gently. Position the seat back cushion finish panel downward and away from the seat to release the center 2 metal retaining clips. Transfer components as necessary.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Front Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel

Procedure

Detach the rear frame center cover two bottom bungee clips from the crossbar.
Detach the lower (flexible) back panel hooks from the frame by reaching up inside the back panel from the bottom to locate the flat of the hooks. While pushing up on the flat of the hook with one hand push inward in the area of the hook with the other hand to release the hook from the frame.
Release the upper plastic (rigid) retaining feature by pulling outward at the top of the seat back cushion finish panel gently.
Position the seat back cushion finish panel downward and away from the seat to release the center 2 metal retaining clips.
Transfer components as necessary.