Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
Remove the front seat outer trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
Disconnect the J-hook retainers at each end of the front seat cushion and pull the front seat cushion cover open to expose the seat frame hinge.

Fig 1: Remove The Front Seat Outer Trim Panel
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Disconnect the J-hook retainers at the rear of the front seat cushion and pull open the front seat cushion cover to expose the seat frame hinge.

Fig 2: Pulling Open Front Seat Cushion Cover To Expose Seat Frame Hinge
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Remove the front seat back recliner roll pins from the seat back hinge.

Fig 3: Removing Front Seat Back Recliner Roll Pins From Seat Back Hinge
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Remove the front seat back bolts from the seat back hinge.

Fig 4: Removing Front Seat Back Bolts From Seat Back Hinge
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Lift up the front seat back and set it down on the front seat cushion.

Fig 5: Lifting Up Front Seat Back And Setting It Down On Front Seat Cushion
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Important: Before removing cables and wire harness, make note of their position.
Pull out the lumbar cable, heated seat cable and the side air bag wire harness from the front seat cushion frame area.
Remove the front seat back.

Fig 6: Pulling Out Lumbar Cable, Heated Seat Cable And Side Air Bag Wire Harness From Front Seat Cushion Frame Area
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