Headrest guides, vehicles through 10.04, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Pushing Release Button In And Pulling Headrest Upward As Far As Possible

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Removing

Push release button - 2 - in - direction of arrow A - and pull headrest - 1 - upward as far as possible - arrow B -, keep release button pushed while doing so.

Fig 2: Pressing Release Button On Headrest Until Stop

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Press release button - 2 - on headrest - 1 - until stop - arrow -.
Slide headrest down completely on rods, release button on headrest must be kept pressed while doing so.
Remove headrest completely from headrest guides.

Fig 3: Headrest Guides, Removing And Installing

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For clarity, headrest guide - 1 - is shown removed.

Insert an upholstery needle or screwdriver - 3 - (max. width 2 mm) into hole - 4 - (hole - 4 - is located across from retaining clip for headrest guide).
Pry screwdriver - 3 - in direction of arrow - A - and press catch - 2 - in direction of arrow - B -, pull out headrest guide - 1 - while doing so.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal.