Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the head restraint assembly. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT .
- Remove the extension panel hinge trim (2).
- Remover the screws (3) securing the extension panel (1) to the seat back.
- Remove the J-strip (1) from the seat adjuster cross bar (2).
- Unhook the J-strip (1) from the bottom of the seat back cover.
- Remove the hog rings (2) from the seat back cover flaps.
- Pull the seat back cover up by releasing the hook and loop fastener strips (2).
- Remove the hog rings (1) securing the cover to the pad.
- Gently pull the pad away from the seat back frame. It may be glued in places from its original assembly.
- Remove the head rest restraint guides by squeezing the tabs on the bottom of the guide together and pulling the guide upward out of the seat.
- Remove the cover and pad from the seat back frame.