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.
Removal Procedure
Head restraints are the double-post type that are adjustable either up or down. Only the solid type head restraints have serviceable trim covers. Use J 42372 in order to remove the head restraints. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Raise the head restraint to the full up position.
- Push the head restraint down just far enough in order to center the locking clip in between the detents (3) on the posts.
- Insert the J 42372 down the detent side of both posts (3) slightly off center of the detents. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Push the head rest removal tool over and down to the detent making sure to keep constant pressure on the tool to grab and move the clip away from the detent.
- Push down on both of the tools on both sides and lift the head restraint out.
It may be necessary to have help pulling on the head rest or pushing on the tool.
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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.