Head Restraint Guide Sleeve: Removal

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

Push in on the head restraint guide sleeve release button (s) and remove the head restraint.
Obtain a flat-head screwdriver with a width of 4 mm (0.157 in) to 7 mm (0.275 in) and a thickness of approximately 1 mm (0.039 in).
Align the screwdriver to the middle of the head restraint guide sleeve release button.

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Position the screwdriver between the head restraint guide sleeve neck and backrest trim cover and foam pad.

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Position the screwdriver at a 45-degree angle.

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NOTE: For retainer clarity, backrest trim cover and foam pad are removed.

NOTE: Typical retaining feature shown.

Push the screwdriver in, bending the lock feature on the head restraint guide sleeve in.

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While bending the lock feature in, push down on the screwdriver handle, prying the head restraint guide sleeve up and disengaging it from the backrest frame crossmember.

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Remove the head restraint guide sleeve.
- Discard the head restraint guide sleeve.
Repeat these steps for the head restraint guide sleeve on the opposite side.