Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement

Fig 1: Rear Seat Back Cushion Bolster

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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 Pull bolster very hard from top to disengage retainers. Replace all damaged retainers and tap back holes in body sheet metal, if necessary. Disconnect electrical connector. Remove rear seat back cushion bolster. Remove the rear seat side inflatable module, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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

Pull bolster very hard from top to disengage retainers.
Replace all damaged retainers and tap back holes in body sheet metal, if necessary.
Disconnect electrical connector.
Remove rear seat back cushion bolster.
Remove the rear seat side inflatable module, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement .