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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 466 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEAD RESTRAINT RETAINER REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEATREMOVAL PROCEDURE

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the headrest from the front seat. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
Place the front seat back to the full upright position.
Remove the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
Remove the enough of the front seat cover to enlarge the opening for access to the front seat frame.

Fig 1: Removing Head Rest From Front Seat
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Important: The use of a small flat bladed tool as a lever under the top of the retainer will help in the removal of the headrest retainer.
Reach carefully inside the front seat back between the seat back cover and the seat back pad and squeeze the bottom of the headrest retainer together, while pulling the headrest retainer upwards from the seat back frame.
Remove the headrest retainer from the front seat back frame.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.