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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front bucket seat assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
  2. Remove the seat cushion trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the seat belt anchor nut.
  4. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Seat Belt Anchor Nut
    GM752863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Release the J-strips (1,4) across the bottom of the seat back cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Seat Cover, J Strips & Pushpins
    GM752846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: When separating the hook and loop retaining strips on the seat cover, do not pull the adhesive-backed band from the seat pad.
  6. Remove the pushpins (3) securing the seat cover (2) to the seat frame.
  7. Carefully separate the hook and loop retaining strips, and lift the seat cover in order to expose the lower half of the seat back pad.
    Fig 3: Aligning Seat Cover On Lower Seat Back Pad
    GM752842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the seat back pivot bolt.
    Fig 4: Locating Seat Back Pivot Bolt
    GM752830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the 2 bolts from the seat back recliner arm.
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Seat Back Recliner Arm Retaining Bolts
    GM752837Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the seat back assembly from the seat adjuster.