Front Head Restraint: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
This procedure is for vehicles equipped with power head restraint only.
NOTE:
Drivers seat shown, passenger seat similar.
- Remove the front seat. Refer to: Front Seat .
- Release the back panel straps from the seat track.
- If equipped with video display.Remove the video display. Refer to: Video Display .
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NOTE: The back panel finish can be easily marred or torn, use care when working around it.
Raise and partially separate the head restraint rear cover enough to disengage the clips from the back panel.Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- On both sides, grasp the back panel where it meets the module trim, pull to release the clips and separate the back panel from the module trim.
- On both sides, using the interior trim remover, place it in between the plastic substrate and the clip, pry and detach the module clips from the back panel windows.Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- Pull out at the bottom, release the clips and detach the back panel from the backrest frame.
- Pull out at the sides of the back panel.
- Pull down and out and remove the back panel.
- Remove the front head restraint.
- Using your fingers, press the retaining clips toward each other to release the front head restraint posts.
- Lift and remove the front head restraint.