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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET  .
  2. Remove the seat back. Refer to SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - FRONT  .
  3. Remove the seat adjuster. Refer to SEAT ADJUSTER REPLACEMENT - FRONT  .
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the heated seat, if equipped.
  5. Remove the J-hook retainers at the front of the seat cushion cover.
    Fig 1: Removing J-Hook Retainers At Front Of Seat Cushion Cover
    G01518132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the J-hook retainers on the sides of the cover.
    Fig 2: Removing J-Hook Retainers On Sides Of Cover
    G01518133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the J-hook retainers at the rear of the cover.
    Fig 3: Removing J-Hook Retainers At Rear Of Cover
    G01518134Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the hook and the loop retainers securing the cover to the cushion.
    Fig 4: Removing Hook And Loop Retainers
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  9. Remove the hog rings from the cover.
  10. Remove the cover from the front seat cushion.
  11. If the cushion is damaged, replace the cushion.
  12. Remove the seat cushion heater element.
    Fig 5: Removing Cover From Front Seat Cushion
    G01518136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.