52 26 390 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Head Restraints (Through-Loading System)

Move head restraint up as far as possible.

Forcefully pull out head restraint or detach by hitting firmly on one side from below.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Head Restraint

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Pull out guide rods by twisting them back and forth.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Guide Rods

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Installation: 

1. Notches (1) on guide rods must point in direction of catch spring (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Notches On Guide Rods

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