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Head Restraint Guide Sleeve: Installation

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NOTE: Always install new head restraint guide sleeves. Difficult adjustment of the head restraint may occur. Failure to follow these instructions may result in component failure.
NOTE: Front bucket seat head restraint guide sleeves are not interchangeable. Failure to install the correct head restraint guide sleeve at the correct position may result in component failure.
  1. Make sure the holes in the backrest foam pad and backrest trim cover are aligned to the holes in the backrest frame.
  2. Position the head restraint guide sleeve with the wide key and large button into the LH side of the seat backrest.
    Fig 1: Locating Head Restraint Guide Sleeve And Seat Backrest LH Side Large Button
    G06063508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the head restraint guide sleeve with the thin key and small button into the RH side of the seat backrest.
    Fig 2: Locating Head Restraint Guide Sleeve And Seat Backrest RH Side Large Button
    G07485899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. For all other seats, position either head restraint guide sleeve into the seat backrest.
  5. Install the head restraint guide sleeve.
    • To allow the head restraint guide sleeve to slide freely through the backrest foam pad and backrest trim cover, twist the head restraint guide sleeve while pushing it into the backrest frame hole as far as it will go with hand pressure, engaging the retainer.
      • Pushing effort must be high enough to snap the head restraint guide sleeve retainer in place in the backrest frame.
        Fig 3: Installing Head Restraint Guide Sleeve
        G06173585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Inspect the head restraint guide sleeve.
    • Pull the head restraint guide sleeve out by hand, making sure it is locked in place. If the head restraint guide sleeve can be removed by hand, repeat the installation procedure. If the head restraint guide sleeve can be removed again after installing a second time, install a new head restraint guide sleeve.
  7. Repeat these steps for the head restraint guide sleeve on the opposite side.
  8. After installation of 2 new head restraint guide sleeves, install the head restraint in the following sequence.
    1. Position the head restraint rods to the head restraint guide sleeve holes.
    2. Push the head restraint down, guiding the rods into the head restraint guide sleeve holes.
    3. Make sure the head restraint adjusts without excessive effort and locks in place.
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