Headrest, Removing And Installing

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NOTE:

There are two different versions for the headrest release on the outside rear headrests. These two different versions are what makes removing the headrests different. Check to make sure which version you are working in and proceed accordingly.

The Gauge - Gap Adjustment3371 is required for version 2 only.

The center headrest is always removed according to Version 1.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Gauge - Gap Adjustment3371

Version 1, Removing

Fig 1: Headrest

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-- Press the button -3- for the headrest height adjustment -4- in direction of -arrow- and pull it -1- upward and out of the backrest -2-.

Removing version 2

Fig 2: Headrest

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-- Press the button -3- for the head restraint height adjustment -2- in direction of -arrow- and pull the head restraint -1- out of the backrest -2- until it stops.

Fig 3: Pressing Button For Head Restraint Height Adjustment

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NOTE:

The release -3- is always positioned in the direction of travel. and on the right headrest guides on the right-hand side.

-- Insert the Gauge - Gap Adjustment3371 that has a 2 mm thickness between the headrest guide -1- and the cover -2- ; then press the release -3- in direction of -arrow-. At the same time, pull the headrests -4- upward and out of the rear seat backrest.

Installing both versions

-- Slide the headrest into the backrest as far as the bottom position.

-- Check if the headrest locks correctly.

It must not be possible to pull the headrest back out of the backrest.