52 13... Replacing guide sleeves for front left or right head restraint

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT HEAD RESTRAINT

NOTE: Shown here without backrest cover for a better overview.

Push the backrest cover with upholstery down next to the guide sleeve.

Carefully insert screwdriver between the backrest cover and guide sleeve.

Unlock the retaining lug with a screwdriver and remove the guide sleeves through the top.

Fig 1: Guide Sleeve

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Installation note:

Install guide sleeves as follows:

Guide sleeve with pushbutton (3) in direction of travel left
Guide sleeve without pushbutton in direction of travel right

Fig 2: Guide Sleeve With Pushbutton
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