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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
  2. Remove the head restraint and guides. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement (Cadillac)  or Head Restraint Replacement (Non-Cadillac)  or Head Restraint Replacement (Folding) .
  3. Remove the seat trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
  4. Disconnect the lumbar cable (6) underneath the seat cushion (disconnect the lumbar wire harness if equipped with power lumbar).
    5. Fig 1: View Of Lumbar Cable And Front Seat Cushion Frame Components
    GM407184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (W/O ULT)  or Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (W/ULT) .
  6. Remove the lumbar assembly (or power lumbar/bolster assembly if equipped). Refer to Lumbar Replacement - Front Seat .
  7. Remove the seat belt retractor. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front in Seat Belts.
  8. Remove the inboard pivot bolt (1).
  9. Remove the recliner arm attachment bolts (2).
    10. Fig 2: View Of Inboard Pivot Bolt & Recliner Arm Attachment Bolts
    GM386187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the frame from the vehicle.
  11. Transfer all necessary components to the new seat back frame.
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