GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  2. Position the front seat back to the full upright position.
  3. Open the J-retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.

  4. Object Number: 176164  Size: SH
  5. Squeeze the bottom of the head restraint guide together.
  6. Carefully reach inside the seat back between the seat back cover and the seat back pad.

  7. Remove the head restraint guide.
  8. Pulling upwards to release the head restraint guide from the seat back frame.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 176164  Size: SH
  1. Align the head restraint guide to the seat back frame.
  2. Install the head restraint guide, pushing down until fully seated.

  3. Close the J-retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
  4. Install the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  5. Return the seat back to its original position.