Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET .
- Remove the head restraint. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
- Remove the map pocket net. Refer to MAP POCKET NET REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
- Remove the finish covers. Refer to SEAT ADJUSTER TRACK COVER REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Remove the recliner handle and cap. SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Remove the seat back recliner covers starting at the rear of the cover.
- Remove the J retainer (1) from the bottom edge of the seat back cover.
- Remove the recliner bolts.
- Separate the seat back from the seat cushion.
- Remove the seat back cover from the seat back cushion while separating the hook and loop retainers.
- Remove the seat back cover retainer rings (2).
- Remove the seat back cover (1).
- Remove the heater element from the seat back pad.