Removing and reinstalling the front head restraints
Fig. 41 Removing the front head restraints.
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
All seats are equipped with head restraints. For instructions on removing and reinstalling the rear head
restraints, see ⇒ Removing and reinstalling the rear head restraints.
Removing the front head restraints
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Sit in the back seat behind the head restraint you want to remove. Pull the head restraint all the
way up ⇒ in Adjusting the front and rear head restraints. Recline the backrest with the head
restraint so that there is enough overhead clearance to remove it.
Slide a flat object, such as a plastic credit card, underneath the right side of the cap (left side if
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sitting behind the head restraint) on the right-hand seat guide rod ⇒ fig. 41 (1) to unlock the head
restraint.
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Push the flat object (plastic card) in against the guide rod to depress a release button located
under the cap (not visible).
Use one hand to hold the release button in with the flat object. With your other hand, lift the same
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guide rod slightly to expose a notch in the rod at the bottom (can be seen and felt with fingers). The
right-hand guide rod is now released.
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To release the left-hand guide rod, press the flat object in (towards guide rod) and hold.
Pull the head restraint out completely.
Installing the front head restraints
Position head restraint properly over the head restraint guides of the respective seat backrest and
insert the head restraint into the guides.
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Push the head restraint down .
ꢀ Adjust the head restraint according to the occupant's size ⇒ Adjusting the front and rear head
restraints.
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