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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the second row bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR   .
  2. Remove the head restraint. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT   .
  3. Remove the rear seat back finish panel. Refer to SEAT BACK FILLER PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR   .
  4. Separate the J retainer (1) from the bottom edge of the rear seat back cover.
  5. Remove the rear seat back recliner cover. Refer to SEAT BACK RECLINER COVER REPLACEMENT - REAR   .
  6. Remove the rear seat back cover and foam away from the recliner to expose the recliner bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Recliner Bolts (AL4 - Bucket)
    G01532042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the recliner bolts.
  8. Separate the rear seat back from the rear seat cushion.
  9. Remove the rear seat back cover retainer rings.
  10. Separate the rear seat back cover away from the foam pad while separating the hook and loop retainers.
    Fig 2: Separating Rear Seat Back From Rear Seat Cushion (AL4 - Bucket)
    G01532043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the rear seat back cover from the foam pad.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Seat Back Cover From Foam Pad (AL4 - Bucket)
    G01532044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the rear seat back pad (2) from the seat back frame (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Rear Seat Back Pad From Seat Back Frame (AL4 - Bucket)
    G01532045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.