52 14 ... Removing and installing/replacing front left or right crash-active head

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WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners. Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crash-active head and thereby cause injury.

Switch off ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove rear panel

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect. Feed wiring harness out of backrest frame Lift out head restraint.

Fig 1: Unfasten Plug Connection

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Fig 2: Lift Out Head Restraint

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