Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling
- Remove Driver or Passenger Seat (3). Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation
- Remove Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover (2). Refer to Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement (Manual) Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement (Power)
- Remove Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover (2). Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement
- Remove Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint (Qty: 3). Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement
- Disengage the seat back cover lower J-channel retainer.
- Unzip the left and right seat back cover zippers
- Disengage the J-channel retainers from the seat back cushion frame.
- Remove Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Nuts (1). Refer to Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement
- Remove Front Seat Inboard Seat Back Airbag Nuts (1). Refer to Front Seat Inboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement
- Remove Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover (1)
- Remove Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater (2). Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Heater Replacement
- Remove Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Pad (3)
WARNING:
Refer to SIR Warning .
WARNING:
Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury.
NOTE:
Hold both sides of the zipper straight while unzipping.