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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2006VUE RED LINE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMESEATSSEAT SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR (DRIVER SIDE, 60 PERCENT)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Saturn Vue Red Line, AWD

Removal Procedure

2006 Saturn Vue Red Line, AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat assembly. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear .
  2. Remove the headrest. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
    3. Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Seat Recliner Cable
    GM987263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disengage the handle clip from the rear seat recliner by pulling on the locking feature.
  4. Disengage the cable from the recliner assembly.
    5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Shoulder Belt Anchor Bolt & Plate
    GM986666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shoulder belt fastener and remove the shoulder belt from the cushion.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Lower J-Hook Retainer
    GM981476Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Release the seat back cover by disengaging the bottom J-strip.
  7. Remove the seat back outer fasteners.
    8. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Inboard Side Fasteners
    GM986362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Pull the seat cover up to expose the seat back fasteners.
  9. Remove the inner fasteners.
  10. Remove the seat back from the seat cushion frame.
    11. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Fastener From The Rear Seat Back Latch
    GM982101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the recliner handle fastener, then pull the recliner handle out of the seat back.
    12. Fig 6: Seat Back Recliner Handle & Cable
    GM986676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the recliner cable from the recliner handle.
    13. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Child Tether Anchor Escutcheon
    GM981956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the anchor escutcheon to the child seat tether by gently pulling at the sides of the escutcheon.
    14. Fig 8: Identifying Shoulder Belt & Escutcheon Through Rear Seat Back Cover
    GM986393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Unsnap the shoulder belt bezel from the rear seat back by using a small flat-bladed tool to pry the locking tabs on the outboard side of the bezel. Slide the bezel outboard away from the seat back.
    15. Fig 9: Removing/Installing Headrest Guides
    GM981023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Pull up on the rear seat back cover, carefully disengaging the hook and loop retainers.
  16. Lift the back panel to access the headrest guides.
  17. Remove the headrest guides by pinching the tabs at the base of the guide while pulling up.
    18. Fig 10: Removing/Installing Child Comfort Guide
    GM982115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the child comfort guide, if equipped.
  19. Lift the seat back trim cover off of the rear seat back frame.
  20. Feed the seat belt webbing and the escutcheon through the trim cover.
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