Headrest Guide, Removing And Installing: Installing

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WARNING:

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

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Headrest Guide without Release Button:

Fig 1: Headrest Guide Without Release Button

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NOTE:

When sliding the headrest guide -1- in, make sure the tab -3- engages correctly on the backrest frame -2-.

Ensure retaining tabs -arrows- are engaged in the backrest frame correctly.

Headrest Guide with Release Button:

Fig 2: Headrest Guide With Release Button

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NOTE:

When sliding the headrest guide -1- in, make sure the tab -3- engages correctly on the backrest frame -2-.

Ensure retaining tabs -arrows- are engaged in the backrest frame correctly.

Continuation for Headrest Guide Without and with Release Button

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

WARNING:

Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

CAUTION:

When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.

Perform the following before switching on the ignition:

Move the selector lever into P.
Activate the parking brake
Turn off the ignition.
Open the hood
Connect Battery Charger VAS5095A to the battery jump start terminal.
Turn on the ignition.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to GROUND CABLE WITH Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.