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Removal Procedure

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    WARNING:

    To avoid personal injury, perform a preload test on the passenger presence system whenever you remove or replace the seat cushion trim. Failure to do so may cause the system to malfunction.

    WARNING:

    Refer to SIR Warning .

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling
  2. Fig 1: Driver Seat
    GM4282881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove Driver or Passenger Seat (3). Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation 
  4. Fig 2: Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover
    GM4353303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. 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) 
  6. Fig 3: Driver Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover
    GM4286422Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover (2). Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement 
  8. Fig 4: Front Seat Cushion Cover, Heater and Pad
    GM4353295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Disengage the J-channel retainers from the seat cushion frame.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  11. Remove Front Seat Cushion Cover (1)
  12. Remove Front Seat Cushion Heater (2). Refer to Front Seat Cushion Heater Replacement
  13. Remove Front Seat Cushion Pad (3)
  14. Transfer components as necessary.