52 17 034 Removing And Installing/Replacing Shaft For Head Restraint Adjustment
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove FRONT SEAT
- Remove BOTH REAR PANELS
- Remove INNER COVER
- Remove ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT SUPPORT
Bend shaft (1) in direction of arrow.
Pull shaft (1) out of gear (2) and remove.