GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat back from the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
  2. Push in the head restraint release clip in order to pull the head restraint up and out of the guide tubes, if equipped.
  3. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to gently pry the guide tubes from the seat back, if equipped.
  4. Disengage the retaining clips.
  5. Cut the hog rings which secure the front seat back cover to the seat back frame.
  6. Slowly and evenly roll the front seat back cover up from the seat back bottom.
  7. Remove the seat back cover from the seat back.

Installation Procedure

  1. Roll the front seat back cover down over the seat back. Secure the front seat back cover with the hog rings.
  2. Install the guide tubes to the front seat back, if equipped
  3. Engage the retaining clips with the guide tubes, if equipped.
  4. Push in the release clip in order to push the head restraint into the guide tubes, if equipped.
  5. Install the front seat back to the front seat cushion.
  6. Install the front seat back to the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .