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Removal Procedure

  1. Rear Seat - Remove - Rear Seat Removal and Installation (Captain)
  2. GM6563536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Seat Recliner Handle Retainer (1) - Remove

  3. Rear Seat Recliner Handle (2) Remove
  4. GM6385793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Right side shown, Left side similar.

    Rear Seat Frame Outer Finish Cover Bolt (1) Remove [2x]

  5. Rear Seat Frame Outer Finish Cover (2) - Remove
  6. GM6563535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Seat Bolt Cap (1) Remove

  7. Rear Seat Outer Hinge Finish Cover Bolt (2) Remove
  8. {If equipped} Disconnect the electrical connector.
  9. Rear Seat Outer Hinge Finish Cover (3) - Remove
  10. GM6385978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Right side shown, Left side similar.

    Rear Seat Frame Inner Finish Cover Bolt (1) Remove [2x]

  11. Rear Seat Frame Inner Finish Cover (2) - Remove
  12. GM6387213Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Right side shown, Left side similar.

    Rear Seat Bolt Cap (1) - Remove

  13. Rear Seat Inner Hinge Finish Cover Bolt (2) - Remove
  14. Rear Seat Inner Hinge Finish Cover (2) - Remove
  15. GM4321225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Seat Belt Buckle Bolt (1) - Remove

  16. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  17. Rear Seat Belt Buckle (2) - Remove
  18. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
  19. GM6420701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disengage the J-channel retainers from the seat cushion frame.

  20. {If equipped} Disconnect the electrical connector.
  21. Remove the Rear Seat Cushion Cover and Pad (1) as an assembly.
  22. GM6418535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Depress the Rear Seat Head Restraint Button Guide while lifting upward on the rear seat head restraint (2).

  23. Rear Seat Head Restraint (2) - Remove
  24. GM6419321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a suitable flat-bladed tool, slide the tool along the outside of the rear seat head restraint guide (1) until it finds the slot. Push the plastic tab of the rear seat head restraint guide inward and pull upward to remove from the seat back frame.

  25. Rear Seat Head Restraint Guide (1) - Remove [2x]
  26. GM6657902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Seat Back Latch Release Handle Bezel Fastener (1) Remove

  27. Rear Seat Back Latch Release Handle Bezel (2) - Remove
  28. GM6418562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to release the retaining tabs.

  29. Rear Seat Anchor Plate Bezel (1) Remove
  30. GM6563541Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Seat Armrest Support Finish Cover (1) - Remove

  31. Rear Seat Armrest Fastener (2) Remove
  32. Rear Seat Armrest (3) - Remove
  33. GM6419344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disengage the J-channel retainers from the seat back cushion frame.

  34. Unzip the zippers.
  35. GM6420691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Seat Frame Rear Finish Cover Fastener (1) Remove [5x]

  36. Rear Seat Frame Rear Finish Cover (2) - Remove
  37. Remove the rear seat cushion cover and pad (1) as an assembly.
  38. GM6563542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a suitable tool, release the seat cable retaining features.

  39. Release the cable end from the rear seat frame.
  40. GM6725788Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Seat Back Latch Release Handle Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  41. Disconnect the cable.
  42. Rear Seat Back Latch Release Handle (2) - Remove
  43. GM6387233Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Inboard side of the right side seat shown.

    Rear Seat Bolt Cap (1) - Remove [2x]

  44. Rear Seat Trim Panel Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  45. Rear Seat Trim Panel Bolt (4) - Remove
  46. Rear Seat Track Finish Cover (3) - Remove
  47. GM6422488Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Seat Bolt Cap (1) - Remove

  48. Rear Seat Trim Panel Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  49. Rear Seat Track Finish Cover- Outboard (3) - Remove
  50. GM6440425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Seat Cushion Frame Bolt (1) - Remove

  51. Rear Seat Cushion Frame Bolt - Rear (2) - Remove [4x]
  52. GM6419373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the electrical connector.

  53. Release the retaining tabs.
  54. Rear Seat Back Folding Switch Asm (1) - Remove
  55. Release the retaining tabs.
  56. Rear Seat Back Folding Switch (3) @ Rear Seat Back Folding Switch Bezel (2) - Remove
  57. GM6422508Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the cable as necessary.

  58. Rear Seat Bracket Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
  59. Rear Seat Bracket (2) - Remove
  60. Rear Seat Back Frame Bolt (3) - Remove [2x]
  61. Rear Seat Back Frame (4) - Remove
  62. Transfer components as necessary.