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 LEFT REAR SEAT or RIGHT REAR SEAT .

Left head restraint mount:

Release screws, remove head restraint mount.

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 52 24 REAR SEAT (NORMAL), MANUAL

Fig 1: Locating Head Restraint Mount Screws

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Right head restraint mount:

Release screws, remove head restraint mount.

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 52 24 REAR SEAT (NORMAL), MANUAL

Fig 2: Locating Head Restraint Mount Screws

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