Head Restraint Guide Sleeve: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Typical head restraint guide sleeve shown, others similar.

1.

Depress the locking tabs and remove the head restraint.

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2.

NOTE: When a head restraint guide sleeve has been removed from a seat, a new head restraint guide sleeve must be installed.

NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in the installation

Remove the head restraint guide sleeve in the following sequence:
1. 1.
  
  Using the screwdriver, press the head restraint guide sleeve retaining tab inward approximately 5 mm (0.2 in).
1. 2.
  
  While pressing the head restraint guide sleeve retaining tab inward, pull upward on the head restraint guide sleeve and remove it from the backrest frame crossmember.

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