Front Seat Active Head Restraint Inspection

NOTE: If the vehicle has been in a collision, always inspect the active head restraint, even if they appear reusable, by doing the following procedure.

Fold the seat-back forward, then recline the seat-back to the first lock position, and adjust the head restraint to the highest position.
Apply the masking tape (A) on the top of the head restraint (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Masking Tape On Head Restraint
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Make the mark (C) at the center point of the head restraint. Use the mark for the measurements in step 4.
Push the head restraint (A) forward, and measure the horizontal head restraint movement. The head restraint should move more than 55 mm (2.17 in) without resistance. If it is less than 55 mm (2.17 in), or the head restraint does not move smoothly, replace the seat frame assembly:
- Driver's seat (see DRIVER'S SEAT )
- Passenger's seat (see PASSENGER'S SEAT )
  
  Fig 2: Pushing Head Restraint Forward
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.