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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: The head restraint cover and foam are not serviceable and must be replaced as a unit.
  1. Raise the head restraint.
  2. Move the seat back cover to gain access to the head restraint guide tubes.
  3. Perform the following steps from the back side of the seat back:
    1. Apply upward tension to the head restraint.
    2. Position the tip of the J 42214  (1) down along the right rear side of the head restraint guide tube (3) and the release retaining clip (2). See Special Tools and Equipment .
    3. Push the J 42214  (1) toward the right side of the seat in order to release the retaining clip (2) from notch in the head restraint post. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    4. Continue to apply upward tension to the head restraint in order to prevent the clip (2) from re-engaging.
      5. Fig 1: Identifying Head Restraint Post Retaining Clip - Front Seat
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    5. Repeat the performed steps above to the other head restraint guide tube (3).
  4. Remove the head restraint from the seat back.
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