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52 24... Removing and installing/replacing all guide sleeves for rear head restraints

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Necessary preliminary tasks 

NOTE: Guide sleeves cannot be removed without being damaged.
Guide sleeves with locks have two retaining lugs.

Insert special tool 52 0 070 RELEASE HOOK into guide hole of sleeve (2) up to upper area of retaining lug.

Feed release tongue of special tool into rear gap on retaining lug (1).

Turn tool to release sleeve (2) and pull out towards top.

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (52 0 070) Into Guide Hole Of Sleeve
G04727001Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

On guide sleeves with locks, unlock the second retaining lug with a screwdriver.

52 26 080 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame for left rear seat 

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