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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FOCUS L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSHEAD RESTRAINT SYSTEMHEAD RESTSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0L
Head Rest: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0LSECTION Service and Repair
Head Restraint Guide Sleeve
WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Special Tool(s)
General Equipment:
Removal
1.
2. General Equipment: Screwdriver
Installation
1. NOTE: Make sure the holes in the backrest cover and backrest foam pad are aligned to the holes in the backrest frame.
2. 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).
3.
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.