36 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Front Head Restraint Removal Rear Head Restraints Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional clearance to the back of the head. Rear Head Restraint Removal To remove the head restraint, push the adjustment button and the release button while pulling upward on the whole assembly. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and adjust it to the appropriate height. Two-Way Head Restraints — If Equipped The rear seats are equipped with adjustable and removable head restraints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint.
To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button located on the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint. To remove the head restraint, push the adjustment button and the release button while pulling upward on the whole assembly. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and adjust it to the appropriate height. Four-Way Head Restraints — If Equipped The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see an authorized dealer. NOTE: To remove outboard restraints, the rear seat bottom must be folded up.
WARNING! WARNING! A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compart ment. A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compart ment. Release/Adjustment Buttons 1 — Release Button 2 — Adjustment Button ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the reinstallation instructions prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. NOTE: ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the reinstallation instructions prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. The rear center head restraint (Crew Cab) has only one adjustment position that is used to aid in the routing of a tether Ъ page271.