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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR (STATIONARY)  or SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR (FOLDING)  .
  2. Remove the rear seat armrest. Refer to ARMREST REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT  .
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Armrest
    G01504455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the hog rings from the seat back trim cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Hog Rings From Seat Back Trim Cover
    G01504456Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pull the trim cover around to the front of the seat back.

    Important:  The trim cover is Windsor bonded (glued) to the cushion pad. If separation damages the trim or the pad, both the trim and the seat pad must be replaced.

  5. In order to expose the bonded area, roll the trim cover away from the foam. Begin at the bottom edge of the trim cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Trim Cover Around Front Of Seat Back
    G01504457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Fold the glue strip back with the trim cover. Hold the trim cover with one hand.
  7. Press down with the other hand on the foam at the edge of the bonded area separating the foam from the cover.
  8. Gently pull back on the trim cover as the foam and the trim cover separates.
  9. Remove the rear seat back cover from the pad.
    Fig 4: Removing Rear Seat Back Cover From Pad
    G01504458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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