Interior - Front Seat Head Restraints Rise While Driving

TSB 08-17-2

09/01/08

FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTS RISE WHILE DRIVING

FORD:
2008 Focus

ISSUE
Some 2008 Focus vehicles may exhibit the front seat head restraint rising while driving. This may be caused by inadequate tension being applied by the head restraint guides or excess lubrication.

ACTION
Replace both head restraint guides following the service procedure.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Obtain new head restraint guides to service both passenger and drivers side front seats.

2. Remove head restraint by depressing the release tab on both head restraint guides and sliding the head restraint upwards.

NOTE
THE HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDES ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE.





3. Remove the two (2) head restraint guides by releasing the locking tab below the button and remove. (Figure 1)

4. Insert left hand guide into the left hand position of the seat back and right hand guide into the right hand position of the seat back.

5. Wipe off any grease or lubricants from the head restraint rods and reinstall into the appropriate guides.

6. Cycle the headrest to lowest position and then to the highest position to verify proper operation.

7. Repeat steps 2-6 for the opposite seat.





Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

081702A 2008 Focus: Replace The 0.3 Hr.
Head Restraint Guides On
Both Seats.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
70610A16 42





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