Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement Bucket

1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
2. Remove the headrest and guides. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
3. Remove the armrest. Refer to Front Seat Armrest Replacement .
4. Disconnect electrical connectors, if equipped.
5. Release the bottom edge of the seat back cover.



6. Release the hook and loop strips retaining the seat back cover (11) to the seat back foam pad (12).
7. Place a piece of cardboard between the seat back cover and the foam pad in order to ease the removal.
8. Using a side to side motion, carefully lift the seat back cover from the foam pad.

1. Using a side to side motion, carefully install the seat back cover (11) over the foam pad (12).
2. Remove the cardboard from between the seat back cover and the foam pad.
3. Engage the hook and loop strips retaining the seat back cover to the seat back foam pad.
4. Secure the bottom edge of the seat back cover.
5. Connect the electrical connectors, if equipped.
6. Install the headrest and the guides. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
7. Install the armrest to the seat back. Refer to Front Seat Armrest Replacement .
8. Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .

Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement Split Bench

1. Remove the armrest. Refer to Front Seat Armrest Replacement .
2. Remove the headrest and the guides. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
3. Release the bottom edge of the seat back cover (11).
4. Release the hook and loop strips retaining the seat back cover (11) to the seat back foam pad (12).
5. To ease the removal, place a piece of cardboard between the seat back cover and the foam pad.
6. Working from side to side, carefully lift the seat back cover from the foam pad.

1. Working from side to side, carefully install the seat back cover (11) over the foam pad (12).
2. Remove the cardboard from between the seat back cover and the foam pad.
3. Engage the hook and the loop strips retaining the seat back cover to the seat back foam pad.
4. Install the headrest and the guides. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
5. Install the armrest to the seat back. Refer to Front Seat Armrest Replacement .

Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement Bench

1. Remove the seat retaining bolts and tilt rearward.
2. Release the springs from the bottom of the seat adjuster.



3. Remove the headrest (1) from the seat back. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
4. Unzip the zipper.
5. Squeeze the tabs and remove the headrest guides.
6. Remove the bolts and trim from the sides of the seat.
7. Remove the seat back from the seat frame.
8. Remove the seat back cover from the seat back frame (13).
9. Remove the foam pad (12) from the seat back.

1. Install the foam pad to the seat back.
2. Install the seat back cover to the seat back frame (13).
3. Install the seat back to the seat frame.
4. Install the bolts and trim to the sides of the seat.
5. Install the headrest guides (2).
6. Zip the zipper.
7. Install the headrest (1) to the seat back. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
8. Install the springs to the bottom of the seat adjuster.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

9. Install the seat retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).

Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement Luxury/ Limited/ Z-71 Tahoe

1. Remove the armrest. Refer to Front Seat Armrest Replacement .
2. Remove the headrests and the guides. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
3. Disconnect the seat heater electrical connector.
4. Release the bottom edge of the seat back cover.



5. Release the hook and loop strips retaining the seat back cover (11) to the seat back foam pad (12).
6. Place a piece of cardboard between the seat back cover and the foam pad in order to ease the removal.
7. Using a side to side motion, carefully lift the seat back cover from the foam pad.

1. Using a side to side motion, carefully install the seat back cover (11) over the foam pad (12).
2. Remove the cardboard from between the seat back cover and the foam pad.
3. Engage the hook and loop strips retaining the seat back cover to the seat back foam pad.
4. Secure the bottom edge of the seat back cover.
5. Connect the seat heater electrical connector.
6. Install the headrest and the guides. Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
7. Install the armrest to the seat back. Refer to Front Seat Armrest Replacement .