Removal Procedure
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- Remove the rear seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear (60/40 Split) or Seat Replacement - Rear (50/50 Split 2nd Rear) .
- Remove the seat back folding cover, if necessary. Refer to Seat Back Cover Replacement - Rear Folding .
- Remove the armrest from the seat back, if equipped. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Rear Seat (60/40 - 50/50 Split) or Armrest Replacement - Rear Seat (Bucket) .
- Remove the head restraints (1) from the seat back. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement (Non-Cadillac) or Head Restraint Replacement (Cadillac) or Head Restraint Replacement (Folding) .
- Remove the seat back plastic cover (10) from the seat back frame, if equipped.
- Release the J-clips from the seat back cover.
- Release the hook, and the loop strips retaining the seat back cover (2) to the foam pad (12).
- In order to ease removal, place a piece of cardboard between the seat back cover and the foam pad.
- Working from side to side, carefully lift the seat back cover from the foam pad.