52 30 .. Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Head Restraint Guide

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, and 2007 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove head restraint. See 52 30 390 Removing and Installing Or Replacing Left Or Right Rear Head Restraint

Press backrest cover with padding next to guide downwards to expose detent lugs.

Unlock detent lugs on left and right with screwdriver and remove guide towards top.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Tape off backrest cover next to head restraint guide.