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Front Seat Head Restraint Cover Replacement LWB

Removal Procedure - WM Caprice with RSE

  1. Remove the front seat head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear entertainment screen assembly. Refer to Video Display Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1943491  Size: SH
  4. Disengage the two J-strips (1) attaching the head restraint cover to the head restraint frame.
  5. Using an appropriate tool, prise the retaining strips (2 and 4) from the three locking tabs (3) within the head restraint frame recess.

  6. Object Number: 1943494  Size: SH

    Important: Beginning at the upper corner, fold the cover away from the head restraint pad.

  7. Remove the head restraint cover (1) from the head restraint pad (2).

  8. Object Number: 1943496  Size: SH
  9. Remove the cover (1) from the head restraint frame (1).
  10. Remove the pad (2) from the frame (1).

Installation Procedure - WM Caprice with RSE


    Object Number: 1943496  Size: SH
  1. Install the pad (2) to the frame (1).
  2. Install the cover (1) to the head restraint frame (1).

  3. Object Number: 1943494  Size: SH

    Important: Beginning at the lower corner, wrap the cover around the head restraint pad.

  4. Install the head restraint cover (1) to the head restraint pad (2).

  5. Object Number: 1943491  Size: SH
  6. Insert the retaining strips (2 and 4) to the three locking tabs (3) within the head restraint frame recess.
  7. Insert the two J-strips (1) attaching the head restraint cover to the head restraint frame.
  8. Install the rear entertainment screen assembly. Refer to Video Display Replacement .
  9. Install the front seat head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  10. Upon completion inspect the head restraint and caress the trim cover to ensure it is seated properly and offers a high quality appearance.