Head Rest: Service and Repair

Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement

Tools Required

J 39641 Headrest Removal Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the seatback trim from the front bucket seat.




2. Remove the cover retainer rings (4) from the seatback cover.
3. Raise the cover in order to access the guides.
4. Remove the head restraint post retaining rings (5) from the bottom of the posts.
5. Slide the J 39641 up the head restraint posts with the tool tabs fitting into the open slots between the head restraint guide tabs.
6. With the headrest removal tools in place, rotate each tool in order for the head restraint guide tabs to expand outward.




7. Remove the screws (1) and the seat shoulder belt guide (2), if required.
8. Remove the head restraint (4).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the head restraint post retaining rings (2,5) to the bottom of the posts.




2. Install the head restraint (4).




3. Install the cover retainer rings (4) to the seatback cover.
4. Install the seatback trim to the front bucket seat.




5. Install the shoulder belt guide (2) to the head restraint if required.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the shoulder belt guide screws (1).

Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).