Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Heater Replacement (without HP2)

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Fig 1: View Of Front Seat Cushion Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (without HP2) , Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (with HP2) .
1	Front Seat Recliner Lever Procedure Using a flat-bladed tool, push the retainer clip downward and pull outward to release the lever.
2	Front Seat Manual Lumbar Knob Procedure Using a flat-bladed tool, push the retainer clip downward and pull outward to release the knob.
3	Front Seat Adjuster Outer Finish Cover Refer to Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (with HP2) , Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (Manual Seat without HP2) , Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement (Power Seat without HP2) .
4	Front Seat Adjuster Inner Finish Cover Refer to Front Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement (without HP2) , Front Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement (with HP2) .
5	Front Seat Riser Finish Cover Procedure Pull rearward to disengage the cover from the seat riser.
6	Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Procedure Disengage the j-channel retainers from the seat cushion frame. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad from the seat cushion frame as an assembly.
7	Front Seat Cushion Heater Element Procedure Disconnect the heater element and peel away from the cushion to remove. If working on the passenger seat, re-zero the inflatable restraint passenger presence system whenever the seat cushion or any component of the passenger presence system is removed. Refer to Control Module References .