67 31 570 Removing and Installing/Replacing Drive Unit For Head Restraint Height Adjustment On Left Or Right Front Seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.

Pull backrest cover (1) in direction of arrow over metal lugs (2) and detach.

If necessary, detach backrest cover on both sides from backrest frame.

Fig 1: Pulling Backrest Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Loosen screws (2).

Feed out drive unit for head restraint height adjustment in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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