2001 yukon armrest

[ti1070]

Does anyone know if it is possible to take just the armrest off of my 2001 Yukon? I need to get it redone but cannot for the life of me figure out how to take it off. Is it possible? There is a hole on the back but I cannot feel anything there. Any suggestions?
Thanks.

[Jeepin_CJ7]

I found this on another forum...

Okay Dave. The post you have been waiting for. This is from the 2001 manual. There are no real helpful illustrations. There is one that sort of shows the J-clip referred to in step 2 as being down near the bottom of the seat back right under the armrest pivot point.
Armrest Replacement - Front Seat
Removal Procedure
1. Set the front seat back in the the forward position.
2. Separate the J-clip at the bottom of the seat using a flat bladed tool (screw driver)
3. Remove the 2 push pins at the bottom retaining the seat back cover to the card board.
4. From the back of the front seat, disconnect the heating element wire connector, if equiped.
5. Role up the seat cover up to the bottom of the arm rest.
6. Recline the seat.

editorial step 6A) Go get beer. Continue reclining for 30 minutes. Then resume.

7. From the front of the seat move the seat cushion away from the seat frame to gain access to the arm rest clip.
8. Remove the rubber band from the clip.
9. Remove the clip from the seat frame.
10. Remove the arm rest by pulling outwards.
end of removal procedure

...... card board?, rubber bands?, paper clips? Good bye auto parts store, hello Office Max.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the clip in the slot of the seat frame.
2. Install the rubber band on the clip to retain it in place.
3. Fold down the seat cover.
4. Install the arm rest by pressing in until it is fully seated.
5. Connect the heating element wire connector.
6. Set the front seat back in the forward position.
7. Pull down on the seat cover in order to nstall the 2 push pins retaining the seat back to the card board.
8. Connect the J-clip at the bottome of the seat.
9. Push on the seat back cover to ensure the cover is held in place by the velcro.
end of procedure.

The good news is they do not call for any special tools. The bad news is, you might have to give up your bubble gum if that velcro does not stick.

Trout31