Removing the upholstery from folding head restraints

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Fig 1: Identifying Head Restraint Screws

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Fold down the head restraint.

Detach the Velcro seams on the rear seat backrest.

Remove:

the 2 side pieces
the 2 screws
the cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Head Restraint Connector

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Remove:

the head restraint from the rear seat backrest
the connector.

Fig 3: Identifying Velcro Seam On Underside

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Open the Velcro seam on the underside.

Detach the 2 Velcro strips.

Slide off the upholstery.