Front Seat Back Pad Replacement

Fig 1: Driver Or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover And Pad

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . WARNING: Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Preliminary Procedures Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation . Remove the driver or passenger seat back cushion cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement , Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement .
1	Front Seat Seat Back Cushion Cover Procedure Disengage the j-channel retainers from the seat back cushion frame. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the airbag module. Disconnect the electrical connector, if equipped. Remove the airbag module nuts (2). Note the airbag module and harness routing for re-installation. Remove the airbag from the chute. Refer to Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement Remove the seat back cushion cover, pad and airbag from the seat cushion frame as an assembly. Remove the side inflatable module from the pocket, inside the trim cover.
2	Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 5.5 N.m (49 lb in)
3	Front Seat Back Cushion Pad Procedure Remove the hog rings from the seat back pad. Pull the cushion cover off of the pad.