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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 310426  Size: SH
  1. Raise the head restraint (4) to the full-up position.
  2. Insert a small rounded tool (2) such as an allen wrench into the hole in the guide (1) assembly in order to release the lock tabs.
  3. Remove the head restraint from the seat back (3).
  4. Use the following procedure to remove the two support rods from the head restraint:
  5. • Firmly grasp each rod and rotate it 90 degrees.
    • Pull the rods out of the head restraint.

Installation Procedure

  1. With the notches facing the front, push the support rods fully into the head restraint.

  2. Object Number: 310426  Size: SH
  3. Install the head restraint (1) from the seat back (3).
  4. Push the head restraint to the full-down position.
  5. Raise the head restraint in order to ensure that the restraint stops at the detent.
  6. Return the head restraint to the original position.