Removing clothes holder, head restraints

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Press down the 2 catches in the underside of the protective pad. Press through the upholstery.

Lift the head restraint upwards while the catches are pressed in.

Remove the head restraint.

Fig 1: Identifying Upholstery And Zip Fastener

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Remove the 2 staples locking the zip fastener.

Open the zip fastener by pulling it apart with your fingers.

Remove:

upholstery
the shear fabric

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Clip And Round-Nose Pliers

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Pull the retaining clip (1) straight out. Remove the retaining clip.

HINT: Use round-nose pliers.

NOTE:

If the plastic frame is damaged when pulling out the retaining clip, bond using rapid bonding adhesive.