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Head Restraint Retainer Replacement - Front Seat

HEAD RESTRAINT RETAINER REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the headrest from the front seat.
2. Place the front seat back to the full upright position.
3. Remove the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
4. Remove enough of the front seat cover to enlarge the opening for access to the front seat frame.
5. Reach carefully inside the front seat back between the seat back cover and the seat back pad and squeeze the bottom of the headrest retainer together, while pulling the headrest retainer upwards from the seat back frame.

IMPORTANT: The use of a small flat bladed tool as a lever under the top of the retainer will help in the removal of the headrest retainer.

6. Remove the headrest retainer from the front seat back frame.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the guide to the seat back frame, pressing in until fully seated into the front seat frame.
2. Install the front seat cover to the front seat back.
3. Install the J-hook retainer at the bottom edge of the front seat back cover.
4. Install the headrest to the front seat.
5. Place the front seat back to the original position.