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. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
- Remove the seat cushion trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
- Remove the seat belt buckle. Refer to SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT - LEFT FRONT in Seat Belts.
- Open the J-retainers on both sides of the cushion cover.
- Slide the cushion cover upwards to expose the hardware that attaches the recliner to the seat back.
- Remove the roll pins that secure the recliner to the seat back. Discard the old roll pins.
- Remove the pivot bolts that secure the recliner to the seat back frame.
- Remove the seat cushion from the seat back.
- Unfasten the hook and loop retainers that secure the front seat cushion cover to the cushion pad.
- Carefully pull the front seat cushion cover away from the cushion pad.