K 2500 Suburban 4WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2001)
Seat Cover: Service and Repair
Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement
Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
1. If equipped with side air bags, disable the air bag module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the head restraint.
3. Remove the seat trim panel.
4. Remove the outboard seat belt anchor nut. Pull the seat belt through the seat cushion.
5. Disengage the J-strip retainer on the bottom of the seat back cover.
6. Disconnect the heater seat element connector, if equipped.
7. Using a side motion, carefully lift the seat back cover partially off the foam pad in order to access the arm rest clip.
8. Remove the armrest, if equipped.
9. Using a flat bladed tool lift the seat cover over the air bag cover.
10. Remove the seat cover to the top of the seat.
11. Disengage the panel fasteners in order to remove the rear cardboard panel.
12. Unclip the head restraint retainers. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Retainer Replacement.
13. Remove the bolts which retain the seat belt tower cover.
