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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear bench seat from the vehicle. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR BENCH  .
  2. Fold down the seat back.
  3. Remove the upper and lower seat back latch and seat back hinge trim. Refer to SEAT BACK HINGE TRIM REPLACEMENT - REAR LEFT  , or SEAT BACK HINGE TRIM REPLACEMENT - REAR RIGHT (YC6)  .
  4. Unzip the seat back cover.
  5. Reach inside the seat back and remove the armrest retaining clip from the stud.
    Fig 1: Unzipping Seat Back Cover
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  6. Remove the armrest from the seat back.
  7. Remove the armrest cover for cleaning or replacement, if needed:
    1. 7.1. Unzip the cover.
    2. 7.2. Slide the cover off the armrest.
      Fig 2: Accessing Armrest Retaining Clip
      G01567191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.