Headrest Cover And Cushion, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Remove the head restraints:

Side Locks, Opening

Fig 1: Locating Side Locks

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-- Open the side locks -arrows- on the cover -1-.

-- Slide the Trim Removal Wedge3409 or a flat-head screwdriver in the direction of -arrow A- between the cover lock -1-.

Fig 2: Opening Side Locks

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-- Bend the lower U-channel -3- in the direction of -arrow B-.

-- Pull the upper side of the cover with the flat channel -2- out of the U-channel.

Main Lock, Opening

Fig 3: Opening Main Lock

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-- Slide the Trim Removal Wedge3409 or a flat-head screwdriver between the cover lock.

-- Bend the lower U-channel -1- in the direction of -arrow A-.

-- Pull the upper side of the cover with the flat channel -2- out of the U-channel -1-.

NOTE:

The cover must be completely open to remove the padding.

-- Remove cushion -1- from cover -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Cover Padding

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