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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.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crashactive head restraint and thereby cause injury.

Switch off ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unlock PLUG CONNECTION (1) and disconnect.

Pull out cotter pin (2).

If necessary, cut cable straps.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Split Pin
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Lift out head restraint.

Fig 2: Lifting Out Head Restraint
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