Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET .
- Remove the back from the front seat. Refer to SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Remove the headrest. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
- Remove the armrest. Refer to ARMREST REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
- Separate the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
- Position the cover end flaps for access.
- Remove the side air bag from the front seat.
- Separate the seat back cover from the front retainer at the side impact airbag.
- Separate the seat back cover from the rear retainer at the side impact airbag.
- Separate the hook and the loop retainers securing the seat back cover to the pad.
- Remove the seat back cover by pulling the cover up and over the pad.
- Remove the hog rings which secures the cover to the pad.
- Remove the cover from the pad.
- If the cushion is damaged, replace the cushion.
- Remove the seat back heater element.