Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the screws from the inboard/outboard rear seat back cushion hinge covers.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Side Buckle & Retaining Nut
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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) .
Remove the push pins (1) securing the seat back panel to the frame.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Seat Back Panel Push Pins
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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) in Seat Belts.
Remove the seat back cushion mounting bolts (2) securing the rear seat back frame to the inboard/outboard rear seat back cushion hinge assembly.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Seat Back Cushion Mounting Bolts
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