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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 554 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT CUSHION HEATER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT - FRONT (AZTEK)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 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Front .
  3. Remove the seat adjuster. Refer to Seat Adjuster Replacement - Front .
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the heated seat, if equipped.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Heated Seat Electrical Connector
    GM627157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the J-hook retainers at the front of the seat cushion cover.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying J-Hook Retainer
    GM627169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the J-hook retainers on the sides of the cover.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Rear J-Hook Retainer
    GM627173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the J-hook retainers at the rear of the cover.
    8. Fig 4: Locating Seat Cushion Hook & Loop Retainers
    GM627480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the hook and the loop retainers securing the cover to the cushion.
    9. Fig 5: Identifying Hog Rings
    GM627178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the hog rings from the cover.
  10. Remove the cover from the front seat cushion.
  11. If the cushion is damaged, replace the cushion.
  12. Remove the seat cushion heater element.
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