Removal Procedure
- Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET .
- Remove the head restraint and guides. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT (CADILLAC) or HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT (NON-CADILLAC) or HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT (FOLDING) .
- Remove the seat trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
- Disconnect the lumbar cable (6) underneath the seat cushion (disconnect the lumbar wire harness if equipped with power lumbar).
- Remove the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer to SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Remove the lumbar assembly (or power lumbar/bolster assembly if equipped). Refer to LUMBAR REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
- Remove the seat belt retractor. Refer to SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACEMENT - LEFT FRONT or SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACEMENT - RIGHT FRONT in SEAT BELT SYSTEM .
- Remove the inboard pivot bolt (1).
- Remove the recliner arm attachment bolts (2).
- Remove the frame from the vehicle.
- Transfer all necessary components to the new seat back frame.