Head Restraint Guide Sleeve: Removal

NOTE: Typical head restraint guide sleeve shown, others similar.

Push in on the 2 head restraint guide sleeve release buttons and remove the head restraint.
Obtain a flat-head screwdriver with a width of 4 mm (0.157 in) to 7 mm (0.275 in) and a thickness of approximately 1 mm (0.039 in).
Align the screwdriver to the middle of the head restraint guide sleeve release button.

Fig 1: Aligning Screwdriver To Middle Of Head Restraint Guide Sleeve Release Button
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Position the screwdriver between the head restraint guide sleeve neck and backrest trim cover and foam pad.

Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver Between Head Restraint Guide Sleeve Neck And Backrest Trim Cover
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Position the screwdriver at a 45-degree angle.

Fig 3: Identifying Screwdriver Position
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NOTE: For retainer clarity, backrest trim cover and foam pad are removed.

Fig 4: Locating Head Restraint Guide Sleeve

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Push the screwdriver in, bending the lock feature on the head restraint guide sleeve in.
While bending the lock feature in, push down on the screwdriver handle, prying the head restraint guide sleeve up and disengaging it from the backrest frame crossmember.

Fig 5: Prying Head Restraint Guide Sleeve Up
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Remove the head restraint guide sleeve.
- Discard the head restraint guide sleeve.
Repeat these steps for the head restraint guide sleeve on the opposite side.