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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 - Bucket .
  2. Remove the seat back trim cover. Refer to Seat Back Trim Replacement - Front .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Lower Seat Belt Retractor Trim Cover & Push Pin Retainer
    GM518896Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the push pin retainer (1) from the edge of the lower seat belt retractor trim cover (2).
  5. Release the rear of the lower seat belt retractor trim cover (2), and remove the trim cover (2).
  6. Fig 2: View Of Recliner Motor Retaining Clip
    GM295189Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the retainer clip from the recliner motor end of the recliner shaft.
  8. Fig 3: View Of Recliner Shaft
    GM295194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Slide the recliner shaft out of the recliner motor sensor at the outboard side far enough to clear the sensor.
  10. Disconnect the recliner sensor electrical connector from beneath the seat.
  11. Release the recliner sensor from the recliner motor.