52 17 392 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right crash-active headrest

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WARNING:

Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.

Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crash-active headrest and thereby cause injury.

Switch off the ignition!

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
Remove REAR PANEL

Lever out retaining clips (1)

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Clips

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Feed out wiring harness from head restraint height adjustment and foam material.

Fig 2: Locating Head Restraint Height Adjustment Wiring Harness

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Lift out head restraint.

Fig 3: Lifting Out Head Restraint

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