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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR BUCKET  .
  2. Remove the outer trim panel from the rear seat cushion. Refer to SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT (BUCKET)  or SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT (SPLIT BENCH)  .
  3. Remove the inner trim panel from the rear seat cushion. Refer to SEAT CUSHION INNER PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR  .
  4. Disconnect the cable retainer from the seat back recliner, pushing up on the retainer.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable Retainer From Seat Back Recliner
    G01518221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the cable from the seat back recliner.
    Fig 2: Removing Cable From Seat Back Recliner
    G01518222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Move away the seat back cover and pad in order to expose the seat back recliner bolts.
  7. Remove the bolts from the seat back recliner.
  8. Remove the recliner from the seat.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts From Seat Back Recliner
    G01518223Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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