Front Seat: Seatback Assembly: Disassembly

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with side air bags, only complete seatback assemblies can be replaced.

Remove the seatback assembly.
Remove the headrest.
From inside of the seatback, squeeze the headrest holder tabs at the base of the stay pipe and pull up to remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Seatback Assembly And Headrest Holder Tabs
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

NOTE: Before installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left).
Remove the snap ring and the lumbar support lever knob.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring And Lumbar Support Lever Knob
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Remove the seatback trim and pad assembly.
Remove the hog ring to separate the seatback trim from the pad and the heating element (if equipped).