Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If equipped with side air bags, disable the air bag module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Remove the head restraint. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement .
- Remove the seat trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
- Remove the outboard seat belt anchor nut. Pull the seat belt through the seat cushion.
- Disengage the J-strip retainer on the bottom of the seat back cover.
- Disconnect the heater seat element connector, if equipped.
- Using a side motion, carefully lift the seat back cover partially off the foam pad in order to access the arm rest clip.
- Remove the armrest, if equipped. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat .
- Using a flat bladed tool lift the seat cover over the air bag cover.
- Remove the seat cover to the top of the seat.
- Disengage the panel fasteners in order to remove the rear cardboard panel.
- Unclip the head restraint retainers. Refer to Head Restraint Retainer Replacement - Front Seat .
- Remove the bolts which retain the seat belt tower cover.
- Remove the seat belt tower cover.
- Pull the seat belt and the seat belt bezel through the opening in the seat cover.
- Lift the remainder of the seat back cover off the foam pad.
- Carefully remove the foam pad from the frame.