52 26... Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right head restraint mount (through-loading)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove padding for rear backrest. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FRAME FOR LEFT REAR SEAT (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) and REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FRAME FOR RIGHT REAR SEAT (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM)

Left head restraint mount:

Release screws, remove head restraint mount.

Tightening torque: 52 24 2AZ .

Fig 1: Locating Restraint Mount And Screws

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Right head restraint mount:

Release screws, remove head restraint mount.

Tightening torque: 52 24 2AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Right Head Restraint Mount

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