GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1837697  Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the front seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement.

1

Front Seat Back Cushion Rear Finish Panel

Procedure

  1. Using a flat bladed tool, from the side, push inward on the top two retainers while pulling rearward at the top of the panel.
  2. Lift the panel upward to remove from the seat.

2

Front Seat Head Restraint Assembly

Procedure

  1. Push the button on the outer head restraint guide in to adjust the head restraint to the highest position.
  2. Push the button on the inner head restraint guide in while pulling upward to finish releasing the head restraint from the seat.

3

Front Seat Head Restraint Guide (Qty: 2)

Tip
Use a rubber mallet or equivalent to tap upward on the bottom of the head restraint guide to remove from the seat back frame.

4

Front Seat Back Cushion Cover

Procedure

  1. Disengage the j-channel retainers from the seat back cushion frame.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors that attach to the seat back cushion.
  3. Remove the seat back cushion cover and pad as an assembly.
  4. Remove the hog rings to separate the cover from the pad.

5

Front Seat Back Cushion Heater

Procedure

Carefully remove the seat cushion heater from the seat cushion pad by lifting upward starting from the bottom to disengage the adhesive.

Tip
In case of a broken heating wire, DO NOT repair by soldering the two ends.