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Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement Standard

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1941321  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front seat head restraint.
  2. Press in the retaining clamp.

  3. Remove the head restraint upwards.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the front seat headrest.
  2. Engage the head restraint (audible click).

Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement Active

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat back. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement
  2. Remove the rotary handle on vehicles with lumbar support.
  3. Remove the handle.


    Object Number: 1948687  Size: LF
  4. Remove the armrest on vehicles with armrests.
  5. • Fold the driver seat armrest downwards, press armrest cover (1) to one side, pull out retaining clips (2) to front.
    • Remove the armrest.

    Object Number: 1948681  Size: LF
  6. Remove the head restraint guide sleeve.
  7. • Bend the standard wire release hook, wire diameter 1-1.5 mm (0.04-0.06 in), for active head restraint guide sleeve.
    • Mark insertion depth of 50-55 mm (1.97-2.17 in).
    • Insert the release hook opposite the release button of the active headrest guide sleeve, release the guide sleeve and pull out upwards.

    Object Number: 1938679  Size: LH
  8. Remove the upholstery covering.
  9. • Remove the upholstery covering from seat mount all the way round (arrows).
    • Remove the 11 upholstery clamps.
    • Remove the upholstery covering.

    Object Number: 1938687  Size: LF
  10. Remove the active head restraint frame.
  11. • Remove the active head restraint tension spring.
    • Unscrew 2 bolts (l).
    • Remove the frame from the guide (arrows).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Install the active head restraint frame.
  2. • Insert the frame.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 2 bolts to 3.5 N·m (32 lb in).

    • Install the active head restraint tension spring.
  3. Install the upholstery covering.
  4. • Position the upholstery covering.
    • Install the 11 upholstery clamps.
    • Fasten the upholstery covering to the seat mount all the way round.
  5. Install the armrest on vehicles with armrests.
  6. • Install the clamp.
    • Insert the armrest.
  7. Install the rotary handle in vehicles with lumbar support.
  8. Push on the handle.

  9. Install the front seat back. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement