Front Head Restraint Guide Sleeve: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.

Front seats with audio system

Remove the front head restraint. Refer to: Front Head Restraint - Vehicles With: Audio System .
Front seats without audio system or police package
Remove the front head restraint.
1. Depress the locking tabs.
2. Remove the front head restraint.
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Front seats with police package
Remove the front head restraint.
1. Insert a 1.27 mm (0.050 inch) hex key, push in and release the front head restraint guide sleeve internal locking spring.
2. Depress the locking tab.
3. Remove the front head restraint.
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All seats
NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.

Remove the head restraint guide sleeve(s).
1. Release the tab. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
2. Remove the front head restraint guide sleeve.

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