Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement

Fig 1: Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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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 Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation . Remove the front seat back recliner handle, if equipped. Refer to Front Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement (2-Way Manual and 4-Way Hybrid) . Remove the driver or passenger head restraint guide. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement . Remove the driver or passenger seat inner recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement . Remove the front seat cushion finish cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement . Remove the front seat outboard seat back airbag. Refer to Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement .
1	Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors, if equipped. Disengage the J-channel retainers securing the cover underneath the seat back and the assembly from the seat frame.
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	Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Pad Procedure Separate the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad by pulling the cover away from the pad.