Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
1. Remove the second row, 60 percent seat.
2. Remove the head restraint.
3. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
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To install, tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
4. Remove the safety belt guide cover.
5. Release the seat backrest J-clip.
6. Remove all the staples in the backrest support panel.
7. Invert the seat backrest trim cover and foam pad to access the head restraint sleeve.
8. NOTE:
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The inboard and outboard head restraint sleeves are not interchangeable.
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The head restraint sleeves incorporate an alignment tab that must face forward when installed.
Squeeze together the tip of the head restraint sleeve and pull the sleeve out of the frame tube.
9. CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat upholstery from the hook and loop strip, or the hook and loop strip can be torn from the
seat backrest foam pad.
Separate the hook and loop fasteners. Remove the seat backrest trim cover.
10. Remove the backrest foam pad.
11. Remove the safety belt retractor cover.
12. Remove the bolt and safety belt retractor.
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To install, tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
