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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1743 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT SEAT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
    2. Fig 1: View Of J-Strips
    GM1333089Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Unclip the front, rear, and side J-strips (1, 2) on the underside of the seat.
  3. Remove the lumbar knob by pulling the knob straight away from the seat, if equipped.
  4. Remove the recliner handle. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Front .
    5. Fig 2: View Of Lumbar Adjustment Mechanism & Retaining Screws
    GM1333092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the screws (2) that retain the lumbar adjustment mechanism (1) to the seat adjuster.
  6. Remove the lumbar cable from the lumbar adjustment mechanism.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Seat Recliner Bolts
    GM1333093Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 2 bolts (1) securing the seat recliner to the seat adjuster.
  8. Remove the seat back assembly from the seat cushion assembly.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Seat Buckle Electrical Connector & Wiring Harness
    GM1333091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the seat belt buckle electrical connector (1).
  10. Disconnect the wiring harness (2) from the seat position switch.
    11. Fig 5: View Of Seat Belt Buckle Assembly
    GM1333095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the bolt (2) securing the seat belt buckle assembly (1) to the seat adjuster.
  12. Remove the seat cushion cover and foam.
  13. Remove the assist spring.
    14. Fig 6: View Of Wire Harness & Seat Cushion Frame Nuts
    GM1333096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the 4 nuts (1) securing the seat cushion frame to the seat adjusters.
  15. Remove the seat adjusters.
    16. Fig 7: View Of Seat Position Switch
    GM1333097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 2 nuts (1) securing the seat position switch (3) to the seat adjuster (2).
  17. Drill out the rivets securing the sensor to the bracket.
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