Item 6: Head Restraint Sleeves Disassembly Note

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Release the J-clip.

Fig 1: Releasing J-Clip
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NOTE: The inboard and outboard head restraint sleeves are not interchangeable.

Squeeze together the tip of the head restraint sleeve and pull the sleeve out of the frame tube.

Fig 2: Identifying Head Restraint Sleeve And Frame Tube

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