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.

Remove the seat cushion from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear No. 1 (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada) .
Remove the seat cushion bracket. Refer to Seat Cushion Bracket Replacement - Rear No. 1 (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada) or Seat Cushion Bracket Replacement - Rear No. 1 (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL, Envoy XUV) .

Fig 1: Locating Seat Latch Bezel

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Remove the seat latch bezels.

Fig 2: Locating Push Pins At Underside Of Seat Bottom

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Use the J 36796 to remove the push pins (1) on the underside of the seat bottom, in order to start the seat cushion removal procedure.
Fold the carpet back in order to release the J-strips that retain the cover to the seat pan.
Starting at either forward corner, compress the foam and partially remove the seat cover assembly from the seat pan.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Seat Cushion Cover - Rear No. 1 (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada)
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IMPORTANT: When separating the seat cover retaining strips, do not pull the adhesive-backed strip from the seat pad.

Remove the cover from the cushion by separating the retaining strips.
Separate and remove the cushion and cover assembly from the seat pan.
Release the reinforcement bar from the hog-rings.
Remove the cover from the cushion.