Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement

Fig 1: Rear Seat Back Bolster

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Rear Seat Back Cushion Bolster 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. Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Fold rear seat back cushion down. Pull the lower seat back cushion bolster forward. NOTE: Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to aid in releasing the retainer from the bolster retaining bar. Pull the seat back cushion bolster up. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove rear seat back cushion bolster. Remove the rear seat side inflatable module. Refer to Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement .

Callout

Component Name

Rear Seat Back Cushion Bolster

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.

Procedure

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Fold rear seat back cushion down.
Pull the lower seat back cushion bolster forward.

NOTE:

Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to aid in releasing the retainer from the bolster retaining bar.

Pull the seat back cushion bolster up.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove rear seat back cushion bolster.
Remove the rear seat side inflatable module. Refer to Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement .