52 13 393 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right crash-active head restraint

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crashactive head restraint and thereby cause injury.

Switch off ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove REAR PANEL

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Pull out split pin (2).

If necessary, cut cable ties.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Lift out head restraint.

Fig 2: Lifting Head Restraint

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