52 13 392 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right crash-active headrest (from 09/2007)
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WARNING:
Read and comply with safety regulations
for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners. See 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS
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Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crash-active head restraint and thereby cause injury.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crash-active head restraint and thereby cause injury.
Switch off ignition!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
- Remove rear panel
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Pull out cotter pin (2).
If necessary, cut cable straps.
Lift out head restraint.