Replacement only

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Pull trim wires out of backrest cover.

Installation note:

Slide trim wires into new backrest cover.

If necessary, cut locators for trim wires in new part.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Cover And Wires

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Lever out locking strip of head restraint guide with special tool 1 00 9 317 .

Fig 2: Identifying Head Restraint Guide Locking Strip

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