Ford Escape: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Head Restraint Guide Sleeve
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
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Remove the front head restraint.
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Depress the locking tab.
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Remove the front head restraint.
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Remove and discard the front head restraint guide sleeve(s).
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Release the tab.
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Remove and discard the front head restraint guide sleeve(s).
Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Installation
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NOTICE:
Always install new head restraint guide sleeves.
Difficult adjustment of the head restraint may occur. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in component failure.
NOTICE:
The head restraint guide sleeves are not
interchangeable. Failure to install the correct head restraint guide
sleeves at the correct position may result in component failure.
Allow the head restraint guide sleeve to slide freely
through the backrest foam and backrest trim cover. Using hand pressure,
twist the head restraint guide sleeve while pushing it into the backrest
frame until the tab is locked into placed.
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Install the front head restraint.
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Depress the locking tab.
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Install the front head restraint.
Removal
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
The PMI (programmable module installation) process
must begin with the current DSM (driver front seat module) installed...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The original equipment LVDS
cable is part of the wiring harness and cannot be removed. This
procedure refers to replacement of the cable only by overlaying the
cable...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
NOTICE:
Battery electric vehicle (BEV), hybrid electric vehicle
(HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contain a high-voltage
battery..