52 24... Removing and installing/replacing all guide sleeves for rear head restraints
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Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove head restraint. See 5224390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR HEAD RESTRAINT .
Insert special tool 52 0 070 into guide hole of sleeve (2) up to upper area of retaining lug.
Feed release tongue of special tool into rear gap on retaining lug (1).
Turn tool to release sleeve (2) and pull out by lifting upwards.
Installation:
Replace faulty sleeves.