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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the back from the front seat. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Front .
  3. Remove the headrest. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
  4. Remove the armrest. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat .
    5. Fig 1: Locating J-Hook Retainer
    GM627453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Separate the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
    6. Fig 2: Aligning Front Seat Back Cover End Flaps
    GM627456Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the cover end flaps for access.
  7. Remove the side air bag from the front seat. Refer to one of the following procedures:
    8. Fig 3: Separate Seat Back Cover From Side Impact Airbag Front Retainer
    GM627464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Separate the seat back cover from the front retainer at the side impact airbag.
    9. Fig 4: Identifying Seat Back Cover From Side Impact Airbag Rear Retainer
    GM627465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Separate the seat back cover from the rear retainer at the side impact airbag.
  10. Separate the hook and the loop retainers securing the seat back cover to the pad.
    11. Fig 5: Pulling Seat Back Cover Up & Over Pad
    GM627460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the seat back cover by pulling the cover up and over the pad.
    12. Fig 6: View Of Hog Rings
    GM627477Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the hog rings which secures the cover to the pad.
  13. Remove the cover from the pad.
  14. If the cushion is damaged, replace the cushion.
  15. Remove the seat back heater element.
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