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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Ensure that the head restraint retractor assembly is in an unloaded or released position after you remove the head restraint from the rear seat back. Accidental deployment of the head restraint retractor assembly may cause personal injury.

  1. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 753545  Size: SH
  3. Remove the 3 bolts that retain the head restraint retractor assembly to the seat back frame.

  4. Object Number: 753546  Size: SH
  5. Partially remove the head restraint retractor assembly from the frame.

  6. Object Number: 753547  Size: SH
  7. Remove the release cable by sliding the cable retainer over to the large access hole and removing the cable from the head restraint retractor assembly.
  8. Remove the retractor assembly from the seat back frame.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 753546  Size: SH
  1. Position the head restraint retractor assembly to the seat back.

  2. Object Number: 753547  Size: SH
  3. Install the release cable through the head restraint retractor assembly access hole and sliding the cable retainer into position.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 753545  Size: SH
  5. Install the 3 bolts that retain the head restraint retractor assembly to the seat back frame.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the head restraint retractor bolts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  7. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .