Head Restraint Replacement (Folding)

Head Restraint Replacement (Folding)

Removal Procedure




1. Pull the folding seatback cover in order to disengage the folding seatback cover from the retaining clips. Remove the folding seatback cover.




2. Raise the head restraint (1) to the full-up position.
3. Insert a pointed tool into the hole in the head restraint retainers.
4. Lift the head restraint from the retainers.
5. Remove the seat back cover and pad from the seat.
6. Remove the seat-back recliner handle screw from the mounting bracket.
7. Remove the seat back recliner handle.




8. Remove the bolts that retain the folding head restraint assembly to the front of the seat frame.




9. Remove the bolts that retain the folding head restraint assembly to the back of the seat frame.
10. Remove the cable from the folding head restraint assembly.
11. Remove the head restraint assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the head restraint assembly to the vehicle.
2. Install the cable to the folding head restraint assembly.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the bolts that retain the folding head restraint assembly to the back of the seat frame.

Tighten the bolts to 7 N.m (61 lb in).




4. Install the bolts that retain the folding head restraint assembly to the front of the seat frame.

Tighten the bolts to 7 N.m (61 lb in).

5. Install the seat back recliner handle.
6. Install the seat-back recliner handle screw to the mounting bracket.

Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Install the seat back cover and pad to the seat.




8. Install the head restraint (1) to the seat by pushing down in order to engage the retaining clips.




9. Install the folding seatback cover by pushing down in order to engage the retaining clips.