Cover and upholstery for headrests with slide in locking mechanism, removing and installing

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Removing

Remove headrest.

Fig 1: Disengaging Grip Channel By Prying Out Of Guide Channel Using A Screwdriver

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Disengage grip channel - 2 - by prying out of guide channel - 1 - using a screwdriver.

Fig 2: Removing First Headrest Support On Side Lying Opposite Of Button From Cushion With Cover

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Lift cover over button collar - 3 - using a screwdriver.
Remove first headrest support - 1 - on the side lying opposite of button - 3 - from cushion with cover - 2 -.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Cushion Out Of Cover

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Remove cushion - 2 - out of cover - 3 -.

Installing

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Cushion Out Of Cover

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Insert cushion - 2 - with proper fit in cover - 3 -.

Fig 5: Removing First Headrest Support On Side Lying Opposite Of Button From Cushion With Cover

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Insert headrest support - 1 - first on button side into cushion with cover - 2 -.
Press retaining strips firmly in guide channel (test by pulling).