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 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) .
- Remove the seat latch bezels.
- 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.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.