Opel Corsa Quiz
Bodywork and fittings

Head restraints - removal and refitting

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Removal

1. Both front and rear head restraints are removed in the same way.

2. Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.

3. Release the catch spring by pushing it rearwards and remove the head restraint. The catch springs are located on the left-hand side on front seats and on the right-hand side on rear seats.

4. The guide sleeves can be removed if necessary by releasing the retaining lugs with a screwdriver and pulling them upwards (see illustration).

Bodywork and fittings
Removing a head restraint guide sleeve - push down with screwdriver to release retaining lugs (arrowed)

Refitting

5. Refit in the reverse order to removal.

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