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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
    WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .
  2. Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the driver or passenger seat outer recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Power)  and Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Manual) .
  4. Remove the driver or passenger seat inner recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement .
  5. Remove the driver or passenger seat head restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  6. Unzip the zipper on the cover.
  7. Remove the cover by unclipping the two lower retainers and then slide the cover down.
    Fig 1: Cushion Strap And Seat Frame
    GM2194115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Unhinge the cushion strap (1) from the seat frame.

  8. Release the front seat back cushion from the backrest left side (1) and right side (2).
    Fig 2: Front Seat Back Cushion From The Backrest
    GM2194116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove hog rings (3) to release the front seat back cushion from backrest.
  10. Release both fasteners (1, 2) from the seat side inflatable restraint module (3).
    Fig 3: Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module And Nuts
    GM2019886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (2) from the seat side inflatable restraint module (1).
    Fig 4: Wiring Harness Connector And From Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module
    GM2019887Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the front seat back cushion with the cushion pad (1) from the backrest frame (2).
    Fig 5: Front Seat Back Cushion With Cushion Pad And Backrest Frame
    GM2019888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the seat side inflatable restraint module (1) out of the textile (2) bag.
    Fig 6: Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module And Textile Straps
    GM2019890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the hog rings from the seat cushion back (1), pull the cushion back cover from the cushion back pad (2).
    Fig 7: Under Side Of Seat Cushion
    GM2019891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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