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 front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket .
Remove the front seat back from the front seat. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Front .
Remove the front seat headrest. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
Remove the front seat armrest. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat .

Fig 1: Locating J-Hook Retainer

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Separate the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.

Fig 2: Aligning Front Seat Back Cover End Flaps

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Position the front seat back cover end flaps for access.
Remove the side air bag from the front right and/or left seat.
- For the right front seat side air bag, refer to Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - RH in Seats.
- For the left front seat side air bag, refer to Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - LH in Seats.

Fig 3: Separate Seat Back Cover From Side Impact Airbag Front Retainer

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Separate the seat back cover from the front retainer at the side impact airbag.

Fig 4: Identifying Seat Back Cover From Side Impact Airbag Rear Retainer

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Separate the seat back cover from the rear retainer at the side impact airbag.
Separate the hook and the loop retainers securing the front seat back cover to the pad.

Fig 5: Pulling Seat Back Cover Up & Over Pad

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Remove the front seat back cover from the seat back, by pulling the seat back cover up and over the pad.

Fig 6: View Of Hog Rings

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Remove the hog rings from the front seat back cover to the pad.
Remove the front seat back cover from the pad.