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 map pocket net, if equipped. Refer to MAP POCKET NET REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
Remove the cup holder, if equipped. Refer to CUPHOLDER REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
Remove the finish covers. Refer to SEAT ADJUSTER TRACK COVER REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
Remove the front seat buckle with pretensioner. Refer to SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER in Airbag.
Remove the seat adjuster mechanism from the seat frame.

Fig 1: Removing Recliner Bolts
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Refer to the appropriate sections:
- Front seat adjuster, 2-way Manual, 4-way Manual, if equipped. Refer to SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM REPLACEMENT - MANUAL (TWO-WAY MANUAL) or SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM REPLACEMENT - MANUAL (FOUR-WAY MANUAL) .
- Front seat adjuster, 6-way Power, if equipped. Refer to SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM REPLACEMENT - POWER .
Unsnap the recliner covers starting with the rear portion of the cover.
Remove the recliner bolts.
Separate the seat cushion from the seat back.
Remove the J retainer (1) from the bottom of the seat cushion.

Fig 2: Removing Retainer From Bottom Of Seat Cushion
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Remove the seat cover retainer rings (hog rings) (2).
Remove the heater element from the seat cushion.
Remove the seat cushion cover (1).

Fig 3: Removing Seat Cushion Cover Heater Element From Seat
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