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How do I adjust the head restraint in my Lincoln?

Your head restraint (headrest) can be adjusted or removed using the buttons on each side of the guide sleeves. 

Adjusting Your Head Restraint

Refer to the image and table below to learn how to install, adjust, or remove your head restraint.

Picture of a head restraint with number to refer to the lengend on the right

A - An energy-absorbing head restraint

B - Two steel stems

C - Guide sleeve adjust and release button

D - Guide sleeve unlock and remove button (if equipped)

Note: The image above is a sample. Your vehicle may have a different head restraint. See your Owner's Manual for information specific to your vehicle.

ActionsInstructions
Raising the Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint (A) up.

Note: Depending on your vehicle model and year, you may have to press and hold the adjust and release (C) button.

Lowering the Head Restraint
  1. Press and hold the adjust and release (C) button.
  2. Push the head restraint (A) down.

Removing the Head Restraint

Note: You cannot remove head restraints that have audio system speakers.

  1. Pull the head restraint (A) up until it reaches its highest position.
  2. Press and hold the adjust and release (C) and unlock and remove (D) buttons simultaneously.

    Note: If your vehicle is not equipped with the unlock and remove (D) button, only press and hold the adjust and release (C) button. 
     
  3. Pull the head restraint (A) up.
Installing the Head RestraintAlign the steel stems (B) into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint (A) down until it locks.