Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 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, if equipped with side impact inflatable restraints. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM , or DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
Remove the right front seat EZ entry adjuster cable from the seat adjuster if equipped. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - PASSENGER FRONT EZ ENTRY .
Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT .
Remove the adjuster return spring (1) from the seat adjuster (3).
Squeeze the hooked end of the seat adjuster locking wire together.

Fig 1: Removing Adjuster Return Spring
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Fig 2: Identifying Seat Adjuster Locking Wire
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Slide the retaining spring off the hooked end of the seat adjuster locking wire.
Remove the hooked end of the seat adjuster locking wire from the adjuster lock bar.

Fig 3: Removing Hooked End Of Seat Adjuster Locking Wire
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Perform the following if equipped:
1. Remove the bolts (1) from the seat adjuster tie bar (2).
2. Remove the seat adjuster tie bar (2) from the seat adjusters.
3. Remove seat adjuster lateral wire (3) from the seat adjuster.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Seat Adjuster Tie Bar
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Remove the seat adjuster bolts (2) from the seat adjuster (3, 5).
Remove the seat adjuster (3, 5) from the seat frame.

Fig 5: Removing Seat Adjuster
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