Locking Mechanism Trim, Removing And Installing, Locking Mechanism With Lock Cylinder: Removing

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-- Release the backrest.

-- Make sure the button -2- is in the >>top<< position.

Fig 1: Identifying Headrest Trim

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-- Press the retaining tabs on both sides of the trim -1- in the direction of the -arrow- using the Trim Removal Wedge:3409 .

-- Pull the front of the trim -1- as far up from the backrest -3- as possible.

-- Using a flat-head screwdriver, pry the rear of the trim -1- out of the retainer.

Fig 2: Using A Flat-Head Screwdriver, Pry Rear Of Trim -1- Out Of Retainer

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-- This breaks the clip off at the set breaking point -arrow-.

NOTE:

The Clip On The Center Rear Of The Trim Must Be Destroyed After Removing The Trim With The Lock Cylinder.