Removal Procedure
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- Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Rear No. 1 (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada) or Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Rear No. 1 (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL, Envoy XUV) .
- Remove the 3 bolts that retain the head restraint retractor assembly to the seat back frame.
- Partially remove the head restraint retractor assembly from the frame.
- Remove the release cable by sliding the cable retainer over to the large access hole and removing the cable from the head restraint retractor assembly.
- Remove the retractor assembly from the seat back frame.
CAUTION:
Refer to Prevent Accidental Deployment of the Head Restraint Retractor Assembly in Cautions and Notices.