Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Safari and 2003 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear bench seat to the vehicle. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR BENCH .
- Remove the screw that retains the lower seat back hinge cover.
- Pry off the lower seat back hinge cover.
- Remove the latch lever escutcheon as follows:
- 4.1. Unfasten the J-hook fastener along the inner edge of the escutcheon.
- 4.2. Lift the inner edge of the escutcheon.
- 4.3. Pivot the escutcheon in order to clear the latch lever and the retaining tabs at the seat back hinge upper cover.
- Pry off the upper seat back hinge.