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:
Front Seat Precautions
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out
of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash...
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on...