Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Head Restraint Guide Sleeve: Removal
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Vehicles without police package
- Remove the front head restraint.
- Depress the locking tabs.
- Remove the front head restraint.
Vehicles with police package
- Remove the front head restraint.
- Insert a 1.27 mm (0.050 inch) hex key and release the head restraint guide sleeve internal locking spring.
- Depress the locking tab.
- Remove the front head restraint.
All vehicles
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NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.
Remove the head restraint guide sleeve(s).
- Release the tab. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
- Remove the front head restraint guide sleeve.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.