Rear Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade with Split Bench)

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Fig 1: View Of Rear Seat Back Cushion Frame & Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT) , Rear Seat Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade with Split Bench) , Rear Seat Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade with Bucket Seat) .
1	Rear Seat Head Restraint Depress the button on the inboard head restraint guide to raise the head restraint to the full up position. Insert a small diameter tool into the hole on the inboard side of the outboard head restraint guide and pull upward to remove.
2	Rear Seat Head Restraint Guides TIP: Squeeze the bottom of the head restraint guide together and push up to remove.
3	Rear Center Seat Belt Retractor Assembly Refer to Rear Seat Center Retractor Side Belt Replacement (Split Bench) .
4	Rear Seat Armrest Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT) , Rear Seat Armrest Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade with Bucket) , Rear Seat Armrest Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade with Split Bench) .
5	Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade with Split Bench) , Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade with Bucket) , Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Avalanche/Escalade EXT) .
6	Rear Seat Back Recliner Bolts (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
7	Rear Seat Back Cushion Frame