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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the outer trim panel from the seat cushion. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (2-Way)  or Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (4-Way)  or Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (6-Way) .
  3. Remove the armrest from the seat. Refer to Front Seat Armrest Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Heat Module Electrical Connector
    GM981887Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. On vehicles with heated seats, disconnect the electrical connector from the seat heat module.
  5. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
    6. Fig 2: Locating Seat Back Cover Hook Retainers
    GM866891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the lower J-hook retainer from the seat back trim cover.
  7. Carefully pull up on the trim cover, disengaging the hook and loop retainers, until the head restraint guides are exposed.
    8. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Headrest Guides
    GM981023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Squeeze the locking tabs on the head restraint guide. Push the guides up and out of the seat back pad, cover, and frame.
  9. Remove the seat back trim cover from the seat.
  10. Remove the seat back pad from the frame.
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