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. Refer to 52 26 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FRAME FOR LEFT REAR SEAT (THROUGHLOADING SYSTEM) and 52 26 085 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FRAME FOR RIGHT REAR SEAT (THROUGHLOADING SYSTEM) .

Left head restraint mount:

Release screws, remove head restraint mount.

Tightening torque, refer to 52 24 2AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60/N62 .

Fig 1: Locating Head Restraint Mount Retaining Screws

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Right head restraint mount:

Release screws, remove head restraint mount.

Tightening torque, refer to 52 24 2AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60/N62 .

Fig 2: Identifying Head Restraint Mount Retaining Screws

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