67 31 570 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for head restraint height adjustment on left or right front seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove CRASH ACTIVE HEADREST .

Pull backrest cover (1) in direction of arrow from sheet metal tabs (2).

Detach backrest cover (1) on both sides from backrest frame.

Lift cover with padding (1) in upper area over backrest frame.

Fig 1: Pulling Backrest Cover From Sheet Metal Tabs

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 67 31 3AZ.

Feed out drive unit for head restraint height adjustment (3) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Head Restraint Height Adjustment Drive Unit

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NOTE:

Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE .