Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement (22-Way Power)

Fig 1: Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad (22-Way Power)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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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 Driver or Passenger Seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation Remove Front Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement Remove Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement (22-Way Power) Remove Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement Remove Front Seat Head Restraint Guide. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement
1	Front Seat Back Massage Bladder Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 0.6 N.m (6 lb in)
2	Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover Procedure Disengage the j-channel retainers from the seat back cushion frame. Loosen the seat back cushion cover and pad, release the material from around the outboard seat back airbag and the inboard seat back airbag, if equipped. Disconnect the blower from the seat back cushion pad, if equipped. Disconnect the electrical connectors that attach to the seat back cushion, if equipped. Remove the seat back cushion cover and pad from the seat cushion frame as an assembly.
3	Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Pad Procedure Pull the cover away from the pad to disengage the hook and loop fasteners and the U-channel.