Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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Front Seat (2) - Remove - Front Seat Removal and Installation , or Front Seat Removal and Installation (Blackwing)
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Front Seat Cushion Front Finish Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Bolt -Front (2) - Remove
Front Seat Cushion Front Finish Cover (3) - Remove
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Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Bolt -Rear (1) - Remove
Squeeze retainer to release.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover (2) - Remove
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Front Seat Adjuster Finish Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Front Seat Inner Adjuster Front Finish Cover (2) - Remove
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Raise the front seat head restraint (3) to gain access to the head restraint guide bezel (1).
Twist the head restraint guide bezel (1) counter clockwise and push the bezel upward on the head restraint adjuster rod.
Using a suitable pointed or flat bladed tool, push the head restraint clip (2) rearward while pulling upward on the front seat head restraint (3).
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Using a suitable flat-bladed tool, slide the tool on the outside of the head restraint guide (1) until it finds the slot. Then push the plastic slot inward and pull upward to remove the guide from the seat back frame.

NOTE:

Hold both sides of the zipper straight down while unzipping.
Using a slight side to side motion reduces unzipping efforts.

Disengage the front seat back cover lower J-channel retainers.
Using a suitable tool, slowly unzip the left and right front seat back cover zippers.
Reposition the rear of the front seat back cover as necessary.
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Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

Front Seat Back Rear Lower Cover Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]
Reposition the rear of the front seat back cover as necessary.
Detach the front seat back rear lower cover bottom bungee clips from the cushion pan.
Front Seat Back Rear Lower Cover (2) - Remove
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Reposition the front seat back cover and pad as needed.
Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the module electrical connector.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the front seat outboard seat back airbag (2) through the bottom opening of the chute.
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Disconnect all electrical connectors.
Disengage the J-channel retainers from the seat back frame.
Remove the front seat back cover and pad (1) as an assembly.