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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear bench seat from the vehicle.
  2. The rear bench seat release lever is a 2 stage mechanism. In order to release the latch, 2 levels of lift effort are required:
    1. 2.1. A low lift effort to overcome the first stage
    2. 2.2. A second lift effort in order to fully release the latch mechanism
      Fig 1: Removing Rear Bench Seat From Vehicle
      G01567135Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Release the latch mechanism.
  4. Remove the rear bench seat from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Releasing Latch Mechanism
    G01567136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front seat riser bolts from the rear bench seat.
  6. Remove the rear seat riser bolts from the rear bench seat.
  7. Remove the seat risers from the rear bench seat.
    Fig 3: Removing Seat Riser Bolts From Rear Bench Seat
    G01567137Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.