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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the head restraint assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  2. Remove the seat back cover and pad to expose the seat back frame. Refer to Rear Seat Number 2 Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 824173  Size: SH
  4. Gently pull the pad away from the seat back frame. It may be glued in places from its original assembly.
  5. Remove the head rest restraint guides by squeezing the tabs on the bottom of the guide together and pulling the guide upward out of the seat.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 824173  Size: SH
  1. Install the head restraint guides by pushing them through the cover into the frame until the locking tabs snap into place. The guide with the locking tab (1) installs on the right hand side of the seat.
  2. Install the seat back cover and pad on the seat back frame. Refer to Rear Seat Number 2 Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .
  3. Install the head restraint assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .