52 25 380 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear head restraint mount

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear HEAD RESTRAINT
Remove REAR PANEL on rear seat backrest
Remove BACKREST COVER in upper area

Fig 1: Identifying Head Restraint Mount, Catches, Screws And Guide

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NOTE: Move head restraint fully downwards (otherwise removal of head restraint guide is not possible!).
Disconnect plug connection.
Unlock catches (1) and remove guide (2) on left and right towards top.
Release screws (3).
Tightening torque 67 31 14AZ .

Tilt head restraint mount (4) in direction of arrow and feed out towards top.

NOTE:

Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE