GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Recline the seat back to a full upright position.
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  3. Unhook the J retainer from the bottom edge of the seat back trim cover.
  4. Reach underneath the trim cover.
  5. Release the C-clip from the armrest pivot shaft while pushing in on the armrest.
  6. Remove the armrest from the seat.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the armrest to the seat.
  2. Important: Ensure that you reset the C-clip (open end facing downwards) into the slotted shaft if the armrest C-clip becomes disengaged from the slotted shaft during the removal of the armrest.

  3. Firmly press inward on the armrest in order to seat the C-clip onto the armrest pivot shaft.
  4. Install the J retainer at the bottom edge of the seat back trim cover.
  5. Install the front seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  6. Return the seat back to the original position.