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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
  2. Fig 1: View Of Front Seat Back Recliner Trim Panel
    GM981031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the screws from the outboard recliner trim panel. Remove the trim panel.
  4. Fig 2: Inboard Recliner Trim Panel
    GM981057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the screws from the inboard recliner trim panel. Remove the trim panel.
  6. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the seat heater element.
  8. Fig 3: View Of Seat Back Frame Bolts
    GM873654Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts from the seat back frame. Remove the seat back assembly.
  10. Fig 4: Removing Screws From Seat Back Panel
    GM981048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the screws from the back panel. Remove the back panel.
  12. Remove the armrest. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat .
  13. Fig 5: View Of Lower J-Hook Retainer
    GM981476Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the lower J-hook retainer from the seat back trim cover.
  15. Lift the trim cover, carefully disengaging the hook and loop retainers until the heater element is exposed.
  16. Fig 6: Removing Element From Seat Back Pad
    GM987728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Gently pull to remove the element from the seat back pad. Be careful not to damage the pad.