GMC Repair: Arm Rest, push pins, seat frame

Question
Tim,
2003 Yukon, how do you remove the arm rest from the front seat.  2 possible solutions I have read, push in and rotate to flat spot on stem and it will pop off.  Access stem for back side of seat and slide off retaining ring. Thank You for your help, Mark

Answer
Front Seat Armrest Replacement
Removal Procedure




•Set the front seat back in the forward position.
•Separate the J-clip at the bottom of the seat using a flat bladed tool.
•Remove the 2 push pins at the bottom retaining the seat back cover to the card board.
•From the back of the front seat, disconnect the heating element wire connector, if equipped.
•Role up the seat cover up to the bottom of the arm rest.
•Recline the seat.
•From the front of the seat move the seat cushion away from the seat frame to gain access to the arm rest clip.
•Remove the rubber band from the clip.
•Remove the clip from the seat frame.