2006 GMC Yukon DenaliFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
  2. Remove the head restraint and guides. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement (Cadillac)  or Head Restraint Replacement (Non-Cadillac)  or Head Restraint Replacement (Folding) .
  3. Remove the seat trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Lumbar Cable And Front Seat Cushion Frame Components
    GM407184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the lumbar cable (6) underneath the seat cushion (disconnect the lumbar wire harness if equipped with power lumbar).
  5. Remove the seat back trim cover and pad. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (W/O ULT)  or Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (W/ULT) .
  6. Remove the lumbar assembly (or power lumbar/bolster assembly if equipped). Refer to Lumbar Replacement - Front Seat .
  7. Remove the seat belt retractor. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front in Seat Belts.
    8. Fig 2: Removing Front Seat Frame
    GM386187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the inboard pivot bolt (1).
  9. Remove the recliner arm attachment bolts (2).
  10. Remove the frame from the vehicle.
  11. Transfer all necessary components to the new seat back frame.
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  • • 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.
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