Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement

Fig 1: Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover, Pad & Nuts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . WARNING: Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation . Remove the driver or passenger head restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement . Remove the driver or passenger seat head restraint speaker, if equipped. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Speaker Replacement . Remove the driver or passenger seat inner recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement . Remove the driver or passenger seat back cushion finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement Front Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement (with UWG) . Remove the driver or passenger seat cushion outer finish panel. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Outer Finish Panel Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Outer Finish Panel Replacement (AQJ) .
1	Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover Procedure Disengage the J-channel retainers from the frame routed over the airbag module. Disengage the retainer near the airbag module. Remove the airbag module nuts (2). Note the airbag module and harness routing for re-installation. Note the routing of the airbag module studs through the cover during re-installation of the cover. Disengage the J-channel retainers securing the cover underneath the airbag module. The new airbag module should be mounted through the holes in the seat back cover panel. Disconnect blowers and electrical connectors, if equipped.
2	Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 5.5 N.m (49 lb in)
3	Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Pad Procedure Remove the airbag module from the two inside cover flaps. Refer to Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement Separate the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad by pulling the cover away from the pad.