Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Cadillac DeVille. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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Adjust the front seat to the up position until maximum travel is reached.
Angle the front of the seat cushion up in order to access the seat cushion fasteners.
Remove the fasteners retaining the cushion to the seat adjuster.
Disconnect the front heated seat cushion electrical connectors and the lumbar air lines, if equipped.

Fig 1: Removing Fasteners Retaining Cushion To Seat Adjuster
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Remove the knobs from the switch.

Fig 2: Removing Knobs From Switch
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Remove the 2 push pins from the inside of the switch trim plate, on the bottom edge of the trim plate.
Release the tabs at the bottom of the switch plate.
Remove the switch trim plate.

Fig 3: Removing Switch Trim Plate
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Remove the J channels from the seat cushion.
Peel the front seat cushion cover up in order to expose the switch.
Using the J 38778 , remove the switch bracket retainers.

Fig 4: Removing Switch Bracket Retainers
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Release the locking tabs on the switch bracket, and slide the seat switch from the seat bottom.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Switch
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Remove the lumbar switch from the seat switch mounting bracket.

Fig 6: Removing Lumbar Switch From Seat Switch Mounting Bracket
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