52 17 035 Removing and installing/replacing gearing for head restraint adjustment
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Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove SHAFT FOR BACKREST HEAD ADJUSTMENT .
Release screws (4) on left and right.
Tightening torque 52 10 10AZ .
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:
- Twist out component (3) until threaded rods (5) are of equal length.