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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the bench seat and risers from the vehicle. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR BENCH  .
  2. Remove the right and left sides of the seat back hinge trim. Refer to SEAT BACK HINGE TRIM REPLACEMENT - REAR RIGHT (YC6)  and SEAT BACK HINGE TRIM REPLACEMENT - REAR LEFT  .

    Important:  Note the position and length of the bolts you remove. This will assist with reassembly.

  3. Remove the bolts retaining the seat back hinges to the seat cushion frame.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts Retaining Seat Back Hinges To Seat Cushion Frame
    G01567148Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the J-hooks that retain the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame.
    Fig 2: Removing J-Hooks Retaining Seat Cushion Cover To Seat Cushion Frame
    G01567149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Note the locations of the hog rings for reassembly.

  5. Remove the hog rings that retain the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame located at the rear edge of the seat frame.
    Fig 3: Removing Hog Rings Retaining Seat Cushion Cover To Seat Cushion Frame
    G01567150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the seat back cushion cover and pad from the seat cushion frame.
    Fig 4: Removing Seat Back Cushion Cover And Pad From Seat Cushion Frame
    G01567151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Note the locations of the hog rings for reassembly.

  7. Remove the hog rings that retain the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion pad located under the seat cushion cover.
  8. Remove the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad.
    Fig 5: Removing Seat Cushion Cover From Seat Cushion Pad
    G01567152Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.