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Makes
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Pontiac
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1998
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Firebird
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Body and Accessories
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Seats
🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement
Base Level
Tools Required
J 39641
Headrest Removal Tool.
Removal Procedure
Remove the seatback release knob.
Separate the J-retainers at the bottom of the seat.
Pull the seat cover past the head restraint posts.
Slide the
J 39641
up the head restraint posts with the tool tabs fitting into the open slots between the head restraint guide tabs.
With the headrest removal tools in place, rotate each tool so the head restraint guide tabs expand outward.
Remove the head restraint (3).
Installation Procedure
Install the head restraint (3).
Firmly pull down on the seat cover in order to enable the J-retainers at the bottom of the seat to lock together.
Install the seatback release knob.
Uplevel
Tools Required
J 39641
Headrest Removal Tool.
Removal Procedure
Remove the seatback trim. Refer to Uplevel Seat Trim.
Remove the cover retainer rings (4).
Raise the cover in order to access the guides.
Remove the head restraint post retaining rings (5) from the bottom of the posts.
Slide the
J 39641
up the head restraint posts with the tool tabs fitting into the open slots between the head restaint guide tabs.
With the headrest removal tools in place, rotate each tool in order for the head restaint guide tabs to expand outward.
Remove the head restraint (4).
Remove the bolts (1) and the seat shoulder belt guide (2), as needed.
Installation Procedure
Install the head restraint post retaining rings (2, 5) to the bottom of the posts.
Install the head restraint (4).
Install the cover retainer rings (4).
Install the seatback trim. Refer to Uplevel Seat Trim.
Install the seat shoulder belt guide (2).
Install the bolts (1) as needed.
Secure the bolts (1).