Outer headrest guides without insertion lock, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Hook 3438

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• Hook 3438

Fig 2: Pushing Release Button 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 3: Guiding Hook 3438 Into Hole In Headrest And Engage Hook At Retaining Tab

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• Guide hook 3438 into hole in headrest - 1  - and engage hook at retaining tab - 3  -.

• Hook must point in direction of travel.

• Tilt hook 3438 toward front - arrow  - and pull headrest guide upward at the same time and out of mount - 2  -.

Installing 

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

• The headrest guide can only be inserted in one position.