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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET  .
  2. Remove the seat cushion from seat. Refer to SEAT CUSHION REPLACEMENT - FRONT  .
  3. Remove the push-in retainer (1) from the trim covers.
  4. Remove the trim covers.
  5. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - FRONT  .
  6. Remove the front seat belt assembly. Refer to SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
    Fig 1: Removing Push-In Retainer From Trim Covers
    G02096119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Note the electrical wiring routing during disassembly in order to ensure proper electrical wiring routing during reassembly.

  7. Disconnect and remove the remaining electrical connectors are attached to the seat back frame.
    Fig 2: Removing Remaining Electrical Connectors
    G02096120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolt retaining the seat back frame to the riser.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt Retaining Seat Back Frame To Riser
    G02096121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts (1) retaining the seat back frame to the recliner.
  10. Lift up on the seat back frame in order to disengage the seat back from the recliner.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts Retaining Seat Back Frame To Recliner
    G02096122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.