52 26... Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Head Restraint Mount (Through-Loading)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove padding for rear backrest. See BACKREST FRAME FOR LEFT REAR SEAT or BACKREST FRAME FOR RIGHT REAR SEAT .
Left head restraint mount:
Release screws, remove head restraint mount.

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 52 24 REAR SEAT (NORMAL), MANUAL .

Fig 1: Locating Left Head Restraint Mount
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Right head restraint mount:

Release screws, remove head restraint mount.

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 52 24 REAR SEAT (NORMAL), MANUAL .

Fig 2: Locating Right Head Restraint Mount
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.