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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 47 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK FRAME REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Seat
    GM896861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
  2. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement .
  3. On manual seats, remove the recliner handle. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Front .
  4. Remove the outer seat finish panel. Refer to Finish Panel Replacement - Front Seat - Front (Inner)  or Finish Panel Replacement - Front Seat - Front (Outer) .
    5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Inner Recliner Finish Panel Screws
    GM897798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fasteners from the inner recliner cover and remove the cover.
    6. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lumbar Knob
    GM897941Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If equipped, pull firmly on the lumbar knob from side to side.
    7. Fig 4: Locating Seat Back Cover Hook Retainers
    GM866891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the hook retainers from the bottom of the seat back cover.
    8. NOTE: Use care when disengaging the hook and loop fasteners. The hook end may pull from the seat foam pad, requiring foam pad replacement.
  8. Fold the seat back cover over the top of the seat back to expose the seat cover wire.
    9. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Seat Back Cover Wire At Wire Retainer
    GM897771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Unsnap the wire from the wire retainer to disengage the seat back cover.
    10. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Head Restraint Guides
    GM897777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the head restraint guides by compressing the tabs while pulling up on the sleeve.
  11. Remove the seat back trim cover.
    12. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Seat Back Pad Backing At Seat Back Frame Tabs
    GM1199325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the seat back pad backing from the tabs on the seat back frame.
  13. Remove the seat back pad from the frame.
    14. Fig 8: Removing/Installing Recliner Fasteners & Seat Back Assembly
    GM896778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the seat back attachment bolts and remove the seat back from the seat cushion frame.
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