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 split bench seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR 50-50 SPLIT .
- Remove the back trim panel from the rear seat. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT BACK .
- Remove the outer trim panel from the rear seat cushion. Refer to SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT (BUCKET) or SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT (SPLIT BENCH) .
- Remove the lower J-hook retainer and pull back the cushion cover to expose the recliner hinge and the center pivot point.
- Remove the upper bolts from the seat back recliner hinge.
- Remove the seat back from the inner pivot point by lifting up the outer end of the seat back. Use a quick upward twist to disengage the pivot stud from the pivot socket.