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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear seat assembly. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear .
  2. Lower the rear seat back.
    3. Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Seat Recliner Cable
    GM987263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disengage the handle clip from the rear seat recliner by pulling on the locking feature.
  4. Disengage the cable from the recliner assembly.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Lower J-Hook Retainer
    GM981476Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Release the seat back cover by disengaging the bottom J-strip.
    6. Fig 3: Disengaging J-Strip Retainers
    GM987327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disengage the J-strip retainers from the frame.
    7. Fig 4: Inboard Seat Back Bolts
    GM986347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the outboard bolt holding the seat back to the frame and pad.
  8. Lift the seat back cover and pad enough to expose the inboard seat back bolts.
  9. Remove the inboard seat back bolts.
    10. Fig 5: Child Tether Escutcheons
    GM981956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the anchor escutcheon to the child seat tether.
    11. Fig 6: Removing Fastener From Rear Seat Back Latch
    GM982101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the recliner handle fastener, then pull the recliner handle out of the seat back.
    12. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Child Comfort Guide
    GM982115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the child comfort guide, if equipped.
    13. Fig 8: Seat Back Recliner Handle & Cable
    GM986676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the recliner cable from the recliner handle.
  14. Remove the headrest. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
  15. Pull up on the seat back cover and carefully remove the seat by disengaging the hook and loop fasteners.
    16. Fig 9: Removing/Installing Headrest Guides
    GM981023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Reach underneath the seat back panel to access the headrest guides.
  17. Remove the headrest guides by pinching the tabs at the base of the guide while pulling up.
  18. Remove the seat back cover.
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