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Head Restraint Guide Sleeve: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lincoln MKT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Typical head restraint guide sleeve shown, others similar.

1.

Push in on the head restraint guide sleeve release button(s) and remove the head restraint.

2.

Obtain a flat-head screwdriver with a width of 4 mm (0.157 in) to 7 mm (0.275 in) and a thickness of approximately 1 mm (0.039 in).

3.

Align the screwdriver to the middle of the head restraint guide sleeve release button.

GFD95552

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

4.

Position the screwdriver between the head restraint guide sleeve neck and backrest trim cover and foam pad.

GFD95553

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

5.

Position the screwdriver at a 45-degree angle.

GFD95554

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

6.

NOTE: For retainer clarity, backrest trim cover and foam pad are removed.

NOTE: Typical retaining feature shown.

Push the screwdriver in, bending the lock feature on the head restraint guide sleeve in.

GFD95555

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

7.

While bending the lock feature in, push down on the screwdriver handle, prying the head restraint guide sleeve up and disengaging it from the backrest frame crossmember.

GFD95556

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

8.

Remove the head restraint guide sleeve.
- Discard the head restraint guide sleeve.

9.

Repeat these steps for the head restraint guide sleeve on the opposite side.