Ford Fusion: Rear Seats / Rear Head Restraint Guide Sleeve. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
60 percent seat shown, 40 percent seat similar.
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Remove the head restraints.
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NOTE:
Backrest trim cover removed for clarity.
Release the locking tabs and remove the rear head restraint guide sleeves.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
Installation
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NOTE:
Make sure the holes in the backrest cover and
backrest foam pad are aligned to the holes in the backrest frame.
Install the head restraint guide sleeves.
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By hand, pull upward on the head restraint guide sleeves
and make sure they are properly locked into the backrest frame holes.
If either of the head restraint guide sleeves can be removed by hand,
repeat the installation procedure. If the head restraint guide sleeve(s)
can be removed again after installing a second time, install a new head
restraint guide sleeve(s).
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Install the head restraint.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear seat cushion.
Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear door latch.
Refer to: Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component...
Adjustment
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...