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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Ensure that the head restraint retractor assembly is in an unloaded or released position after you remove the head restraint from the rear seat back. Accidental deployment of the head restraint retractor assembly may cause personal injury.
  1. 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) .
  2. Remove the 3 bolts that retain the head restraint retractor assembly to the seat back frame.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Head Restraint Retractor Assembly Retaining Bolts
    GM753545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Partially remove the head restraint retractor assembly from the frame.
    Fig 2: Aligning Head Restraint Retractor Assembly
    GM753546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. 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.
    Fig 3: View Of Release Cable In Head Restraint Retractor Assembly Access Hole
    GM753547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the retractor assembly from the seat back frame.