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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
  2. Fig 1: View of Rear Seat Post Finish Cover
    GM547120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the seat back trim finish cover. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front .
  4. Fig 2: Exploded View of Seat Back Cushion Cover Screws
    GM547124Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the upper front seat belt post cover.
  6. 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.

    Disengage the retainer located at the center of the seat belt tower finish cover.

  7. Remove the seat belt post finish cover.
  8. Remove the shoulder belt retractor. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger in Seat Belts.
  9. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front .
  10. Fig 3: View of Lumber Electrical Connector
    GM295159Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the lumber electrical connector.
  12. Disconnect the side impact air bag electrical connector.
  13. Fig 4: View of Heated Seat Cushion Electrical Connector
    GM295170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the heated seat, if equipped with KA1.
  15. Disconnect the air lines, if equipped with adaptive lumbar.
  16. Fig 5: View of Seat Back J Channels
    GM334253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. 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).
  18. Fig 6: View of Seat Back to Recliner Fasteners
    GM547146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the 4 fasteners retaining the seat back frame to the recliner.
  20. Lift straight up on the seat back frame in order to disengage the seat back frame from the lower recliner assembly.