Head Restraint Guide Sleeve: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Lincoln MKS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
All seats
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Obtain a flat-head screwdriver with a tip width of 4 mm (0.16 in) - 7 mm (0.28 in) and a thickness of approximately 1 mm (0.04 in).
Front seats
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Push the backrest cover and foam pad down and insert the screwdriver between the head restraint guide sleeve neck and backrest trim cover and foam pad, at the middle of the head restraint guide sleeve release button.
- 4.NOTE: When a head restraint guide sleeve has been removed from a seat, a new head restraint guide sleeve must be installed.
Remove the head restraint guide sleeve in the following sequence:
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Using the screwdriver, press the head restraint guide sleeve retaining tab inward approximately 5 mm (0.2 in).
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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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Rear seats
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Push the backrest cover and foam pad down and insert the screwdriver, at a 45° angle, between the head restraint guide sleeve neck and backrest trim cover and foam pad, at the middle of the head restraint guide sleeve release button.
- 6.NOTE: When a head restraint guide sleeve has been removed from a seat, a new head restraint guide sleeve must be installed.
Remove the head restraint guide sleeve in the following sequence:
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Using the screwdriver, press the head restraint guide sleeve retaining tab inward
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While pressing the head restraint guide sleeve retaining tab inward, pry upward on the head restraint guide sleeve and remove it from the backrest frame crossmember.
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All seats