52 17 035 Removing And Installing/Replacing Gearing For Head Restraint Adjustment (Comfort Seat)

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Head restraint must be moved as far forwards as possible.
Remove rear panel at top.
Remove rear panel at bottom.

Withdraw shaft (1) from gearing (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Upper And Lower Retainer Of Gearing

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Detach upper and lower retainer of gearing (2).

Remove gearing (2) to side.

Installation:

Carry out function check.