GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .
  2. Unhook the J retainer on the bottom edge of the seat back cover.
  3. Reach underneath the seat back cover.
  4. Release the C-clip from the armrest pivot shaft while pushing in on the armrest.
  5. Remove the armrest from the seat.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the armrest to the seat.
  2. Important: During the removal of the armrest, ensure that you reset the C-clip (open end facing down) into the slotted shaft if the armrest C-clip disengages from the slotted shaft.

  3. Press firmly inward on the armrest in order to seat the C-clip onto the armrest pivot shaft.
  4. Hook the J retainer at the bottom edge of the seat back cover.
  5. Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .
  6. Reposition the seat back to the original position.