52 17 034 Removing and installing/replacing shaft for head restraint adjustment

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NOTE: This removing/installing/replacing procedure applies to "Comfort" seat version.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove BOTH REAR PANELS .

Bend shaft (1) in direction of arrow.

Pull shaft (1) out of gear (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Pulling Shaft Out Of Gear

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