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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 827 (POWER SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEAD RESTRAINT 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 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the head restraint (4) to the full-up position.
- Insert a small rounded tool (2) such as an Allen wrench into the hole in the guide (1) assembly in order to release the lock tabs.
- Remove the head restraint from the seat back (3).
- Use the following procedure to remove the two support rods from the head restraint:
- Firmly grasp each rod and rotate it 90 degrees.
- Pull the rods out of the head restraint.
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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.