52 14 380 Removing and installing/replacing head restraint mount on left or right front seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat. Refer to 52 14 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) .
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest. Refer to 52 14 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL / ELECTRIC) .

Press catches (1).

Fig 1: Removing Component

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Slide component (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Unhook backrest cover at top.

Unhook cables (1) from component (2).

Fig 2: Removing Cables From Component

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Detach retaining points (1) on backrest frame.

Fig 3: Removing Retaining Points On Backrest Frame

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Feed out cables.

NOTE: Upper cable must be removed from idler pulley.

Installation:

Make sure cables are correctly laid.

Version - head restraint with AKS (active head restraint):

Detach retaining points (1).

Fig 4: Removing AKS Carrier

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Remove AKS carrier with height adjustment element.

Detach retaining points (1) AKS carrier.

Fig 5: Removing Retaining Points AKS Carrier

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Feed out cables.

NOTE: Upper cable must be removed from idler pulley.

Installation:

Make sure cables are correctly laid.