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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR HANDLING CAUTION .
  1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
  2. Remove the seat back trim finish cover. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front .
    Fig 1: Seat Back Trim Finish Cover
    G01797785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the upper front seat belt post cover.
  4. Remove the two seat belt post finish cover fasteners.

    Important:  Use the J 38778  in order to disengage the retainer on the seat belt tower finish cover.

  5. Disengage the retainer located at the center of the seat belt tower finish cover.
  6. Remove the seat belt post finish cover.
  7. Remove the shoulder belt retractor. Refer to SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT - DRIVER OR PASSENGER .
  8. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front .
    Fig 2: Seat Back Cover & Pad
    G01797786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the lumber electrical connector.
  10. Disconnect the side impact air bag electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Electrical Connector
    G01797787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the heated seat, if equipped with KA1.
  12. Fig 4: Electrical Connectors For Heated Seat
    G01797788Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the air lines, if equipped with adaptive lumbar.
  14. Remove the seat back cover J channels on the left and the right sides and the bottom in order to access 4 fasteners (2 on the left side and 2 fasteners on the right side.
    Fig 5: Seat Back Cover J Channels
    G01797789Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the 4 fasteners retaining the seat back frame to the recliner.
  16. Lift straight up on the seat back frame in order to disengage the seat back frame from the lower recliner assembly.
    Fig 6: Seat Back Frame
    G01797790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.