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Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement LWB

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1943582  Size: SH

    Important: This procedure will require the aid of an assistant.

  1. Fully extend the head restraint (2), out of the head restraint guides (1).

  2. Object Number: 1943577  Size: SH
  3. Insert a suitable size probe into the hole in the left-hand restraint guide (1).
  4. Depress the right-hand head restraint sleeve height adjuster lock (2).
  5. With the aid of the assistant remove the head restraint out of the guides.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1943599  Size: SH
  1. Locate the head restraint (1) in the head restraint guides (2).
  2. Install the head restraint (2) by pushing it into the head restraint guides (1) listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.

Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement SWB

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 1943544  Size: SH
  3. Disengage the front head restraint cover J-strip by pulling the flap (1) back and out of flap (2) in the direction shown.
  4. Pull out staples attaching cover side tabs.
  5. Remove the front head restraint cover.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1943597  Size: SH
  1. Install the head restraint cover.
  2. Use staples to secure cover side tabs.
  3. Engage the front head restraint cover J-strip by inter locking the flap (1) with flap (2) in the direction shown.
  4. Install the front seat head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement.