Head Restraint Guide Sleeve: Removal

Push in on both of the head restraint guide sleeve release buttons and remove the head restraint.
Obtain a flat-head screwdriver with a tip width of 4 mm (0.16 in) - 7 mm (0.28 in) and a thickness of approximately 1 mm (0.04 in).
Push the backrest cover and foam pad down and insert the screwdriver between the head restraint guide sleeve neck and backrest trim cover and foam pad, at the middle of the head restraint guide sleeve release button.

Fig 1: Aligning Screwdriver On Middle Of Head Restraint Guide Sleeve Release Button
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: When a head restraint guide sleeve has been removed from a seat, a new head restraint guide sleeve must be installed.

Remove the head restraint guide sleeve in the following sequence:
1. Using the screwdriver, press the head restraint guide sleeve retaining tab inward approximately 5 mm (0.2 in).
2. While pressing the head restraint guide sleeve retaining tab inward, pull upward on the head restraint guide sleeve and remove it from the backrest frame crossmember.
Fig 2: Pressing Head Restraint Guide Sleeve Retaining Tab
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Discard the head restraint guide sleeve.