Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR HANDLING CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
Remove the seat cushion in order to gain access to the power seat switch. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Front .
Important: Do not attempt to remove the lumbar switch knob (2) from the switch as breakage will occur.
Remove the knobs (1) from the switch by gently prying them off using a flat bladed tool.

Fig 1: Removing Seat Knobs
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Use the J 38778 in order to remove the push in retainers located on the underside of the seat cushion frame.
Remove the power seat switch bezel.
Release the J channel retainers securing the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame in order to gain access to the power seat switch bracket.

Fig 2: Pushing In Seat Cushion Frame Retainers
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Use the J 38778 in order to remove the power seat switch bracket push-in fasteners.

Fig 3: Removing Power Seat Switch Bracket Push-In Fasteners

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Remove the power seat switch and bracket from the seat cushion frame.
CAUTION: Refer to ELECTRICAL WIRING ROUTING NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the power seat switches.
Use a flat bladed tool in order to remove the switch from the bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Switch From Bracket
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