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

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WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crashactive head restraint and thereby cause injury.

Switch off ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove REAR PANEL

Lever out locking clamps (1)

Fig 1: Identifying Locking Clamps

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Lift out head restraint.

Fig 3: Lifting Head Restraint

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