Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
- Remove the outer trim panel from the seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (4-Way) or Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (2-Way) .
- Remove the armrest from the seat. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat .
- On vehicles with heated seats, disconnect the electrical connector from the seat heat module.
- Remove the head restraint. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
- Disconnect the lower J-hook retainer from the seat back trim cover.
- Carefully pull up on the trim cover, disengaging the hook and loop retainers, until the head restraint guides are exposed.
- Squeeze the locking tabs on the head restraint guide. Push the guides up and out of the seat back pad, cover, and frame.
- Remove the seat back trim cover from the seat.
- Remove the seat back pad from the frame.