GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  2. Position the front seat back to the full-up position.
  3. Remove the seat back cover enough to gain access to the head restraint retainer. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 683384  Size: SH
  5. Carefully reach inside the seat back behind the foam cushion and cover.
  6. Depress the retaining tabs through the openings (2) in the seat back frame.
  7. Grasp the head restraint retainer and pull upward in order to remove the retainer from the seat back.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 683384  Size: SH
  1. Position the head restraint retainer to the openings in the seat back frame.
  2. Firmly push the head restraint retainer (1) downward until the retaining tabs engage, securing the retainers to the seat back frame.
  3. Install the seat back cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  4. Install the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  5. Return the seat back to the original position.