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Front Seat Back Cover And Pad Replacement

GM4205987
Callout Component Name
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

  1. Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Adjuster Front Finish Cover Replacement 
  2. Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement (Manual) Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement (Power) 
  3. Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement 
1 Front Seat Back Cover

Procedure

  1. Disengage the lower j-channel retainers.
  2. Disengage the rear inside j-channel retainers.
  3. Remove the hog rings.
2 Front Seat Back Pad

Procedure

  1. Disconnect electrical connections, if applicable.
  2. Transfer components as necessary.