52 17 390 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraints (comfort)

Pull headrest upwards firmly.

If necessary, remove rear panel at top and unclip head restraint from mount.

Fig 1: Removing Front Headrest

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Installation: 

Remove rear panel at top.

Insert head restraint in backrest, then clip rods (1) of head restraint into head restraint mount (2).

Carry out function check.

Fig 2: Inserting Clip Rods Into Head Restraint Mount

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