Removal Procedure
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- Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR (60/40 SPLIT) or SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR (50/50 SPLIT 2ND REAR) .
- In order to release the seat back, manually rotate the center latch. Rotate the latch until the seat back releases the seat back.
- Remove the latch cover (1) from the seat.
- Remove the seat belt anchor bolt (1) from the cushion frame.
- Remove the head rests. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT (NON-CADILLAC) or HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT (CADILLAC) or HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT (FOLDING) .
- Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR (60/40 - 50/50 SPLIT) or SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR (BENCH) .
- Remove the seat back frame. Refer to SEAT BACK FRAME REPLACEMENT - REAR (60/40 - 50/50 SPLIT) or SEAT BACK FRAME REPLACEMENT - REAR (BENCH) .
- Remove the seat belt retractor bolt cover (1).
- Remove the retractor mounting bolts (2).
- Remove the handle mounting screws (1).
- Partially remove the seat cushion cover by separating the cushion trim J-strips.
- Remove the bolts attaching the buckle to the seat cushion frame.
- Remove the buckle and the latch from the seat frame.