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:
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
You can purchase replacement keys or
remote controls from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
310-250Disconnect Tool, Fuel LineTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
Disconnect
NOTICE:
When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to
use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector
retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the
tube or connector retaining clip can occur...