Removal Procedure

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Head restraints are the double-post type that are adjustable either up or down. Only the solid type head restraints have serviceable trim covers. Use J 42372 in order to remove the head restraints.

Raise the head restraint to the full up position.
Push the head restraint down just far enough in order to center the locking clip in between the detents (3) on the posts.
Insert the J 42372 down the detent side of both posts (3) slightly off center of the detents.

Fig 1: Removing Head Restraint
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Push the head rest removal tool over and down to the detent making sure to keep constant pressure on the tool to grab and move the clip away from the detent.
Push down on both of the tools on both sides and lift the head restraint out.
It may be necessary to have help pulling on the head rest or pushing on the tool.

Fig 2: Moving Clip Away From Detent
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