Removal Procedure

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Head restraints are the double-post type that are adjustable up or down. Only the solid-type head restraints have serviceable trim covers.

Use J 42372 in order to remove the head restraints. See Special Tools and Equipment . The rear seat head restraint has only 1 locking post.

Fig 1: View Of Head Restraint Post Components

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Raise the head restraint to a full up position.
Push the head restraint down just far enough in order to center the locking clip (4) in the guide between the detents on the posts (3).
Insert J 42372 down the detent side of the post (3). See Special Tools and Equipment .
Hold the tool down, and at the same time, lift the head restraint upward in order to disengage the detent (3) from the guide (4).
Lift the restraint out.