52 17 035 Removing and installing/replacing gearing for head restraint adjustment
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove SHAFT for head restraint adjustment
Release screws (4) on left and right.
Tightening torque: 52 10 21AZ .
Remove retainer (1) on left and right.
Remove gearing (2) on left and right straight towards front.
Installation:
To ensure identical adjustment of gearings (2), carry out following work step on both gearings:
- Unscrew component (5) until threaded rod (6) is flush with edge (3).