Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer toSIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 in SIR.
- Remove the head restraint from the seat back. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
- Remove the seat back from the seat cushion frame. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Front .
- Remove the Side Impact Air Bag (SIAB) module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front in SIR.
- If equipped, remove the recliner release lever knob (8) from the recliner (11).
- Unfasten the J-hook retainer (1) located on the bottom of the seat back.
- Pull the bottom of the seat back cover assembly (2) up and over the frame (7).