Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Side Buckle & Retaining Nut

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Remove the screws from the inboard/outboard rear seat back cushion hinge covers.
Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer toSeat 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) .

Fig 2: Locating Seat Back Panel To Seat Frame Push Pins

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Remove the push pins (1) securing the seat back panel to the frame.
Remove the seat back panel.
Remove the rear center seat belt retractor assembly, if you are removing the frame from the left-hand rear seat. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 1 Center Rear (TrailBlazer, Envoy and Bravada) or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 1 Center Rear (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL, Envoy XUV) in Seat Belts.

Fig 3: Seat Recliner (Uncovered)

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Remove the seat back cushion mounting bolts (2) securing the rear seat back frame to the inboard/outboard rear seat back cushion hinge assembly.