Ford Escape: Rear Seats / Removal and Installation - Rear Head Restraint Guide Sleeve
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
Outboard head restraint guide sleeves
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Push the rear seat outboard head restraint release buttons.
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Remove the rear seat outboard head restraint.
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Push down on the rear seat backrest cover to
gain access to the outboard head restraint guide sleeve retaining clip.
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Remove and discard the outboard head restraint guide sleeve retaining clip.
Center head restraint guide sleeves
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Push the rear seat center head restraint release button.
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Remove the rear seat center head restraint.
All head restraint guide sleeves
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NOTE:
Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in the installation.
Using a flat head screwdriver, release the head
restraint guide sleeve locking tab. Remove the head restraint guide
sleeve and discard.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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
sleeve at the correct position may result in component failure.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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 place.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
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