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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear seat assembly. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear in Seats.
    2. Fig 1: Seat Cushion & Buckle
    GM987342Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the shoulder belt fastener from the recliner assembly.
    3. Fig 2: Disconnecting Latch Cable
    GM986321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disengage the clip to the recliner handle cable from the recliner assembly.
  4. Disengage the recliner handle cable from the recliner assembly.
    5. Fig 3: 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 4: Inboard Side Fasteners
    GM986362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the seat back outer fastener and remove the seat back from the seat cushion frame.
  7. Pull the seat cover up to expose the retractor inner fasteners.
  8. Remove the fasteners.
    9. Fig 5: Removing Fastener From Rear Seat Back Latch
    GM982101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the fastener from the seat back recliner handle and pull the handle out from the seat back.
    10. Fig 6: Seat Back Recliner Handle & Cable
    GM986676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Pull the seat back recliner handle and cable out from the seat back.
    11. Fig 7: Child Tether Escutcheons
    GM981956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the child tether escutcheons by gently pulling at the sides of the escutcheon.
    12. Fig 8: Inserting Small Pin Into Head Restraint Escutcheon
    GM986780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Insert a small pin into the head restraint escutcheon while pulling upward to remove the head restraint.
    13. Fig 9: Identifying Shoulder Belt & Escutcheon Through Rear Seat Back Cover
    GM986393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Using a flat-bladed tool, unsnap the shoulder belt bezel from the rear seat back by prying to release the outboard bezel locking tabs.
  14. Slide the bezel outboard to disengage the bezel from the seat back.
    15. Fig 10: Removing/Installing Headrest Guides
    GM981023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Pull up on the rear seat back cover to expose the head restraint sleeve. Carefully disengage the hook and loop retainers.
  16. Remove the head retainer sleeve by compressing at the tabs while pulling up on the sleeve.
    17. Fig 11: Removing/Installing Child Comfort Guide
    GM982115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the comfort guide, if equipped.
  18. Remove the seat back cover.
  19. Feed the seat belt webbing, the bezel, and the anchor plate through the cover.
    20. Fig 12: Retractor Cover & Fasteners
    GM986477Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the retractor cover fasteners.
  21. Remove the rear shoulder belt fasteners.
  22. Pull upward on the retractor unit cover and remove the retractor from the rear seat back frame.
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