52 13... Removing and installing/replacing guide for front left or right head restraint

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Replace front head restraint. See 52 13 390 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Front Left Or Right Headrest .
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest. See 52 13 198 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Panel On Left Or Right Front Seat Backrest .
Detach backrest cover for front seat. See 52 13 405 Replacing Backrest Cover For Left Or Right Front Seat .

Fig 1: Removing Head Restraint Guide Upwards Out Of Backrest

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