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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 466 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK COVER REPLACEMENT - REAR (SPLIT BENCH)REMOVAL 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 rear split bench seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR 50-50 SPLIT .
Remove the rear seat back trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT BACK .
Remove the rear seat back from the rear seat. Refer to SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR (SPLIT BENCH) or SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR (BUCKET) .
Remove the rear seat headrest. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT .
Remove the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.

Fig 1: Removing J-Hook Retainer At Bottom Of Seat Back Cover
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Pull out the rear seat back cover end flaps.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Rear Seat Back Cover End Flaps
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the hog rings from the rear seat back cover to the pad.
Remove the hook and the loop retainers securing the rear seat back cover to the pad.

Fig 3: Removing Hog Rings From Rear Seat Back Cover To Pad
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the rear seat back cover from the seat back, by pulling the seat back cover up and over the pad.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Seat Back Cover From Seat Back
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the rear seat back cover from the pad.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Seat Back Cover From Pad
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.