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 back from the front seat. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Front .
Remove the headrest. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
Remove the 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 cover end flaps for access.
Remove the side air bag from the front seat. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - RH
- Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - LH

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 seat back cover to the pad.

Fig 5: Pulling Seat Back Cover Up & Over Pad

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

Fig 6: View Of Hog Rings

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Remove the hog rings which secures the cover to the pad.
Remove the cover from the pad.
If the cushion is damaged, replace the cushion.
Remove the seat back heater element.