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 crash-active head restraint and thereby cause injury.

Switch off ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove REAR PANEL

Unfasten 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: Lift Out Head Restraint

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