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:
Autounlock
What Is Autounlock
Autounlock is an unlocking feature that
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop.
Autounlock Requirements
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:
The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h)...
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However,
should questions arise, see the tables
below.
Use your regional Ford website at any time
to check your phone's compatibility,
register your account and set preferences
as well as access a customer
representative via an online chat (during
certain hours)...