Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Seat Adjuster Bolts

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Raise the seat cushion to the highest position.
Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Heat Module Electrical Connector

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For vehicles with heated seats disconnect the heat module electrical connector.

Fig 3: Lumbar Knob

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If the seat is equipped with a lumbar support, perform the following procedure:
1. Adjust the lumbar knob until the lumbar is in the setting of the least support.
2. Remove the lumbar knob by pulling firmly.

Fig 4: Frame Bolts

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Remove the seat cushion pan bolts and remove the seat cushion assembly.
On vehicles with a J-hook design, disconnect the J-hook retainers.
On vehicles with a drawstring design, disconnect the drawstring clips.

Fig 5: Drawstring Clips

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Disengage the J-strip at the rear of the cushion.

NOTE: Use care when disengaging the hook and loop fasteners. The hook end may pull from the seat foam pad, requiring foam pad replacement.

Remove the seat cushion cover from the pad by carefully disengaging the hook and loop retainers.
Remove the seat cushion pad from the frame.