Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear split bench seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear 50-50 Split .
Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Split Bench) or Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Bucket) .
Remove the rear seat adjuster. Refer to Seat Adjuster Replacement - Rear (Split Bench) .

Fig 1: Locating Rear Center J-Hook Retainers

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Remove the J-hook retainers on the rear center of the rear seat cushion cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Left Rear J-Hook Retainers

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Remove the J-hook retainers on the left rear edge of the rear seat cushion cover.

Fig 3: View Of Left J-Hook Retainers

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Remove the J-hook retainers on the left side of the rear seat cushion cover.

Fig 4: Right J-Hook Retainers On Right Side Of Cushion

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Remove the J-hook retainers on the right side of the rear seat cushion cover.

Fig 5: View Of Hog Rings

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Remove the hog rings from the rear seat belt area.

Fig 6: Identifying Hog Rings On Rear Seat Cushion Cover

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Remove the hog rings from the rear seat cushion cover.

Fig 7: View Of Rear Seat Cushion Cover

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Remove the rear seat cushion cover from the bottom of the rear seat cushion.

Fig 8: Identifying Hog Rings In Rear Seat Cushion Cover

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Remove the hog rings from the rear seat cushion cover.

Fig 9: Locating Rear Seat Cushion Cover

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Remove the rear seat cushion cover from the rear seat cushion.