Ford Explorer Owner's Manual page 165

To remove the outboard head restraint, start with it folded and then
press and hold both unlock/remove buttons and pull it upwards.
To reinstall the head restraint, do the following:
1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeves.
2. Push the head restraint down until it locks.
Second row center seat head restraint (if equipped)– The center
head restraint is vertically adjustable and can also be removed.
The adjustable head restraints
consist of:
• a trimmed energy absorbing foam
and structure (1),
• two steel stems (2),
• a guide sleeve adjust/release
button (3),
• and a guide sleeve unlock/remove
button (4).
For details about how to raise, lower and remove/reinstall it, refer to
Adjustable head restraints at the beginning of this chapter.
Third row head restraints (if equipped)– The third row head
restraints are non-adjustable, but they can be folded.
The non-adjustable head restraints
consist of:
• a trimmed energy absorbing foam
and structure (1),
• two steel stems (2),
• and a fold strap (3),
To fold the head restraint, pull the fold strap. To place the head restraint
back to the upright position, pull up on the head restraint.
Note: Pressing the stow or fold button on power folding seats will
automatically fold the head restraint.
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