GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement or Rear Number 2 Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the seat back folding cover, if necessary. Refer to Rear Folding Seat Back Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the armrest from the seat back, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 276555  Size: SH
  5. Remove the head restraints (1) from the seat back. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement .
  6. Remove the seat back plastic cover (10) from the seat back frame, if equipped.
  7. Release the J-clips from the seat back cover.
  8. Release the hook, and the loop strips retaining the seat back cover (2) to the foam pad (12).
  9. In order to ease removal, place a piece of cardboard between the seat back cover and the foam pad.
  10. Working from side to side, carefully lift the seat back cover from the foam pad.

Installation Procedure

  1. Working from side to side, carefully install the seat back cover over the foam pad.

  2. Object Number: 276555  Size: SH
  3. Remove the cardboard from between the seat back cover and the foam pad.
  4. Engage the hook, and the loop strips that retain the seat back cover (2).
  5. Engage the J-clips that retain the seat back cover.
  6. Install the seat back plastic cover (10) to the seat back frame, if equipped.
  7. Install the head restraints (1) to the seat back. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement .
  8. Install the armrest to the seat back, if removed. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .
  9. Install the seat back folding cover, if removed. Refer to Rear Folding Seat Back Cover Replacement .
  10. Install the rear seat to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement or Rear Number 2 Seat Replacement .