FRONT HEAD RESTRAINT REMOVAL [G2886038]

WARNING:

Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See HEAD RESTRAINTS SAFETY.

WARNING:

Do not drive or carry passengers with the head restraints removed from an occupied seat. The absence of a correctly adjusted head restraint increases the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.

WARNING:

Always store a removed head restraint securely. In the event of an accident, an unsecured object could potentially cause serious injury or death.

NOTE:

Only manual head restraints can be removed, if required.

Two people are required when removing a front head restraint.

To remove a front head restraint:

  1. Move the head restraint to it's upper most position.
  2. Using two hands, press down on each of the collars located on top of the seat, to engage hidden buttons inside the seat.
  3. While the collars are pressed down, the second person should lift out the head restraint.

Make sure the head restraint is refitted before the seat is used by a passenger.

To refit the front head restraint:

  1. Press the button on the side of the head restraint. While holding the button, push the stems into the head restraint as far as they will go.
  2. Line the stems up with the collar holes on the seatback. Push the head restraint down until both stems engage into a locked position.