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For 1990-2009 cars only

Base Level

Tools Required

J 39641 Headrest Removal Tool.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seatback release knob.
  2. Separate the J-retainers at the bottom of the seat.
  3. Pull the seat cover past the head restraint posts.
  4. Slide the J 39641 up the head restraint posts with the tool tabs fitting into the open slots between the head restraint guide tabs.
  5. With the headrest removal tools in place, rotate each tool so the head restraint guide tabs expand outward.

  6. Object Number: 330781  Size: SH
  7. Remove the head restraint (3).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 330781  Size: SH
  1. Install the head restraint (3).
  2. Firmly pull down on the seat cover in order to enable the J-retainers at the bottom of the seat to lock together.
  3. Install the seatback release knob.

Uplevel

Tools Required

J 39641 Headrest Removal Tool.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seatback trim. Refer to Uplevel Seat Trim.

  2. Object Number: 330790  Size: MH
  3. Remove the cover retainer rings (4).
  4. Raise the cover in order to access the guides.
  5. Remove the head restraint post retaining rings (5) from the bottom of the posts.
  6. Slide the J 39641 up the head restraint posts with the tool tabs fitting into the open slots between the head restaint guide tabs.
  7. With the headrest removal tools in place, rotate each tool in order for the head restaint guide tabs to expand outward.

  8. Object Number: 330786  Size: SH
  9. Remove the head restraint (4).
  10. Remove the bolts (1) and the seat shoulder belt guide (2), as needed.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 330790  Size: MH
  1. Install the head restraint post retaining rings (2, 5) to the bottom of the posts.

  2. Object Number: 330786  Size: SH
  3. Install the head restraint (4).

  4. Object Number: 330790  Size: MH
  5. Install the cover retainer rings (4).
  6. Install the seatback trim. Refer to Uplevel Seat Trim.

  7. Object Number: 330786  Size: SH
  8. Install the seat shoulder belt guide (2).
  9. Install the bolts (1) as needed.
  10. Secure the bolts (1).