Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Seats / Rear Head Restraint Guide Sleeve. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: LH rear seat shown, RH rear similar.

NOTE: Typical head restraint guide sleeve shown, others similar.

1. NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.

   While pressing the primary and secondary head restraint release buttons, lift and remove head restraint(s).
   

1. Using a flat head screwdriver, release the head restraint guide sleeves locking tabs. Remove the head restraint guide sleeves and discard.
   Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

Installation

1. 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.

   Allow the head restraint guide sleeve to slide freely through the backrest foam pad and backrest trim cover. Twist the head restraint guide sleeve while pushing it into the backrest frame hole as far as it will go, using hand pressure. By hand, press the head restraint guide sleeve downward into the backrest frame hole.
   

1. While pressing the primary and secondary head restraint guide sleeve buttons, install the head restraints.