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Removal Procedure

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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.
  1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with side impact inflatable restraints. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 in SIR.
  2. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement .
  3. Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel screws.
  4. Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel from the recliner.
  5. With a flat-bladed tool remove the lumbar knob from the actuator, if equipped.
  6. Remove the lumbar actuator from the cushion frame, if equipped. Refer to Lumbar Replacement - Front Seat (Pontiac) .
  7. Unfasten the lumbar actuator cable from the cushion frame, if equipped.
  8. Unfasten the wire harness for the Side Impact Air Bag (SIAB) from the cushion frame, if equipped.
  9. Remove the seat back recliner bolts (6).
  10. Remove the seat back pivot bolt (3).
  11. Remove the seat back (1) from the seat cushion (5).
    Fig 1: Removing Seat Back Recliner Bolts
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