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Old 03-13-2026, 05:42 PM
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Default 1971 GTO bucket seat help needed.

Removed the passenger side bucket seat to replace the seat covers and for the life of me I can't seem to figure out how to get the plastic seat back off the upper part of the seat. I have removed three screws from the bottom edge but the area at the push button seems firmly attached and I see no way to get in there. I didn't want to damage the push button assembly with attempted prying around the trim piece, so I figured I had better seek some advice here. These are the seat backs with the button located in the center of the plastic seat back piece.

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Old 03-13-2026, 07:32 PM
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So, i looked online to see if someone had posted a video featuring the removal of the seat back cover and although there are several showing in depth disassembly of these seats, none showed how this cover comes off. I am still seeking advice on this step of the process.

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Old 03-14-2026, 09:21 AM
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This video should help. I saved it for future use.

https://youtu.be/sxaDCEwdo28?si=F-nXsXZ1u3SN4XtJ

Starts at about the 8 min mark.

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Old 03-14-2026, 09:29 AM
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There are screws behind the seat back button, remove that first. It snaps into place so carefully pry it off. The seat back will slide straight up once those screws are out.

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Old 03-14-2026, 10:17 AM
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Excellent video. Thanks for all the help. Now I can move forward with this project.

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