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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET  .
  2. Remove the seat trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT  .
  3. Remove the seat cushion frame. Refer to SEAT CUSHION FRAME REPLACEMENT - FRONT  .
  4. Remove the seat back frame. Refer to SEAT BACK FRAME REPLACEMENT - FRONT  .
  5. Remove the outboard pivot bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Outboard Pivot Bolt
    G01459165Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts holding the seat back folding mechanism.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts Holding Seat Back Folding Mechanism
    G01459166Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Unsnap the recliner cable (1) from the folding mechanism (3).
  8. Remove the front recliner attachment bolts (4).
  9. Remove the recliner screw (5).
    Fig 3: Removing Front Recliner Attachment Bolts
    G01459167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the U-channel (1).
  11. Remove the drive cable, if equipped with a power recliner.
  12. Disconnect the recliner cable from the recliner mechanism.
  13. Remove the recliner from the seat frame.
    Fig 4: Removing U-Channel
    G01459168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.