Removal Procedure
- Remove the seat cushion from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear No. 1 (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Rainier) .
- Remove the seat cushion bracket. Refer to Seat Cushion Bracket Replacement - Rear No. 1 .
- Remove the seat latch bezels.
- Use the J 36796 to remove the push pins (1) on the underside of the seat bottom, in order to start the seat cushion removal procedure.
- Fold the carpet back in order to release the J-strips that retain the cover to the seat pan.
- Starting at either forward corner, compress the foam and partially remove the seat cover assembly from the seat pan.
- Remove the cover from the cushion by separating the retaining strips.
- Separate and remove the cushion and cover assembly from the seat pan.
- Release the reinforcement bar from the hog-rings.
- Remove the cover from the cushion.
IMPORTANT:
When separating the seat cover retaining strips, do not pull the adhesive-backed strip from the seat pad.