Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Split Bench .
Remove the front seat armrest from the front seat. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat .
Remove the front seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Front (Split Bench) or Seat Back Replacement - Front (Bucket Seat) .
Remove the front seat outer trim bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Outer Trim Bracket
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Disconnect the electrical connector for the heated seat, if equipped.

Fig 2: Identifying Heated Seat Electrical Connector
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Unfasten the J-hook retainers on all sides of the front seat cushion cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Cushion Cover J-Hook Retainers
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Unfasten the retainers from the seat frame on the bottom of the front seat cushion.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Seat Cushion-To-Seat Frame Retainers
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Unfasten the retainer from the front seat frame at the seat belt.
Remove the hog rings from the rear of the front seat cushion cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Seat Cushion Cover Hog Rings
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Unfasten the hook and the loop retainers securing the front seat cushion cover to the cushion.
Remove the front seat cushion cover from the front seat cushion.

Fig 6: Removing Front Seat Cushion Cover From Seat Cushion
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Remove the J-hook retainers from the front seat frame, if required.

Fig 7: Identifying J-Hook Retainers
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