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Removal Procedure

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  1. Adjust lumbar to a relaxed position.
  2. Remove the front seat assembly from the vehicle. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET  .
  3. Remove the seat pad trim panel. Refer to SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT  .
  4. Remove the head restraint. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT  .
  5. Remove the screw that retains the seat belt bezel to the top of the seat back.
    6. Fig 1: Screw Seat Belt Bezel To Top Of Seat Back
    G01641789Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Release the J-strips (1,4) across the bottom of the seat back cover.
  7. Remove the push pins (3) securing the seat cover (2) to the seat frame.
    8. Fig 2: Seat Cover Push Pins
    G01641790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Release the J-strips (1,4) across the bottom of the seat back cover.
  9. Using a flat-bladed tool, carefully disengage the plastic strips that retain the seat back cover to the side airbag inflator module cover.
    10. Fig 3: Plastic Strips Retain Seat Back Cover To Side Airbag Inflator Module Cover
    G01641791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Carefully remove the seat back cover from behind the trim edge of the side airbag inflator module.
  11. Compress the seat back pad in order to relieve the pressure against the seat cover.
  12. Using a side to side motion, carefully lift off the seat back cover, partially separating the seat back cover from the foam pad.
    IMPORTANT: When separating the seat cover hook and loop retaining strips, do not pull the adhesive-backed strip from the pad.
    13. Fig 4: Seat Cover Hook And Loop Retaining Strips
    G01641792Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Release the lower Velcro retaining strips located inside the seat cover.
  14. Remove the 3 hog rings that retain the seat back pad to the reinforcement bar located at the top of the seat back.
  15. Spread the pad apart and push the cover and pad up over the seat back in order to expose the head restraint guides.
  16. Remove the head restraint guides by squeezing the locking tabs together and pulling the restraint guides upward and out of the seat frame.
    17. Fig 5: Head Restraint Guides
    G01641793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the seat back cover the remainder of the way from the seat back.
  18. Disconnect the electrical connector for the seat back heating element, located near the seat belt retractor, if equipped.
  19. Carefully remove the seat back pad from the seat back frame.
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