Head Rest: Testing and Inspection

Active Head Restraint Inspection

NOTE: If the vehicle has been in a collision, always inspect the active head restraint, even if they appear reusable, by doing the following procedure.

1. Fold the seat-back forward, then recline the seat-back to the first lock position.

2. Apply masking tape (A) on the top of the head restraint (B).





3. Make a mark (C) at the center point of the head restraint. Use the mark for the measurements in step 4.

4. Push the head restraint (A) forward, and measure the horizontal head restraint movement. The head restraint should move more than 52 mm (2.05 in) without resistance. If it is less than 52 mm (2.05 in), or the head restraint does not move smoothly, replace the seat frame assembly Front Seat.