Seat Cover in Pontiac Montana

On my 2001 van I can just reach under the rear of the seat and pull a metal bar back to release the seat while it's still upright. If you don't have a bar, feel around underneath for a wire that will pull the two release levers up.

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Yes of course you can remove the seat. There is a pull at the rear of the seat in the middle (down on the frame) The pull is a loop of material. You need to pull that up with solid force, this will release the lock so you can tilt your seat forwards. Once the seat is rotated forward enough, you will be able to lift the seat out.
I leave my seat out behind the drivers seat most of the time for easy access into the back and just putting stuff in the car. Also, the side clearance height is higher than the rear hatch height.

Lift the carpet ,on the floor between the seats to locate 2 more bolts. When removed the cover is kinda hard to remove.Lift bottom of cover to pull back the front and try to put the front part of cover to pasenger seat. Then roll the cover over and out the door

I would disconnect the battery minus - cable first, ensure the airbag connectors are the same ! otherwise I do not think you have a problem !!

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2001 Dodge Caravan Performance Features -3,301 cc 3.3 liters 6 V engine with 93 mm bore, 81 mm stroke, 9.3 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
-Unleaded fuel
-Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.8
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-Main 76 liter unleaded fuel tank
-Power: SAE and 134 kW , 180 HP @ 5,000 rpm; 210 ft lb , 285 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
2001 Dodge Caravan Handling & Driving Features -ABS
-Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
-Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
-Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with leaf springs
2001 Dodge Caravan Exterior Features -Body side molding
-Front and rear body color bumpers
-Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,803, overall width (mm): 1,996, overall height (mm): 1,750, wheelbase (mm): 2,878, front track (mm): 1,600, rear track (mm): 1,626 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,460
-Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
-Double sliding minivan side door
-Remote control operation opening rear ¼ windows
-Metallic paint , gloss paint , pearl paint
-Fixed rear window
-Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
-Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,842, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 907 and max legal load (kg) 772
-Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2001 Dodge Caravan Interior Features -Air conditioning with rear outlet
-Fixed mast antenna
-Manufacturer's own audio system
-Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
-Below seat storage under passenger seat
-Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 433, all seats removed (liters): 4,154 and third row seats removed (liters): 1,291
-Clock
-Dashboard full console with open storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Cruise control
-Front seats, rear seats and 3rd row seats cup holders
-Door ajar warning
-Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
-Floor covering: carpet in load area
-Driver and passenger front airbag
-Bucket seat
-3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
-Front seat center armrest
-Glove compartment
-Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats, rear seats and 3rd row seats
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,011, rear headroom (mm): 998, front hip room (mm): 1,440, rear hip room (mm): 1,722, front leg room (mm): 1,031, rear leg room (mm): 930, front shoulder room (mm): 1,588 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,643
-Low fuel level warning
-Low washer fluid level warning
-Internal button power locks
-Power steering
-Front power windows with one one-touch
-Front reading lights
-3-point reel height adjustable rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
-Bench one-piece two rear seats
-Rear view mirror
-Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery
-Seating: seven seats
-Six speakers
-Plastic steering wheel
-Tachometer
-3-point reel third row seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel third row seat belts on passenger side , lap static third row seat belts on center side
-Front facing bench removable one-piece third row seats with capacity three
-Driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system with recirculation setting
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Verify the wiring harness which passes under plastic step & carpet at front passenger side. This wiring harness goes from the firewall to the pillar on the right side and some have crimped connectors in them to act as junction between two or more wires (ususlly the 12volt feed), which deteriorate with time, especially with Salt & Water. Then the electric sliding door stops working and even driver the electric seat can loose power.

you have to remove seat cover on back and bottom of seat . there is a long plastic clip sowed to seat covers . push in and un hook then you can pull seat cover up to see bolts. dont pull to hard or you will rip seat cover .

element in the seat is burned out remove the cover and you will see a burn spot in the element

Ok, I had similar problem on my Chevy Venture.
Step one: Lower the Back part of the seat down.
Step 2: Get a BIG flat head screw driver
Step 3: Use the screw driver to push down the Lever in the back of the Seat to unlatch the rear hooks. - You won't be able to do it by hand, not enough strength can be applied to get that rear lever to move.

Then, when you put it back in, make suure the front latches are open prior to putting the seats back in again. If they are locked, you have to open them (using the same screw driver) otherwise, you will have the same issue again.

GM Seat system for the vans sucks a$$. I've seen this problem too many times.