Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the headrest from the front seat. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
- Place the front seat back to the full upright position.
- Remove the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
- Remove enough of the front seat cover to enlarge the opening for access to the front seat frame.
- Reach carefully inside the front seat back between the seat back cover and the seat back pad and squeeze the bottom of the headrest retainer together, while pulling the headrest retainer upwards from the seat back frame.
- Remove the headrest retainer from the front seat back frame.
IMPORTANT:
The use of a small flat bladed tool as a lever under the top of the retainer will help in the removal of the headrest retainer.