52 24 388 Removing and installing/replacing rear middle head restraint

Fold back head restraint (1) and move upwards to max. extent.

Press lock (2) and pull head restraint upwards and out.

NOTE: Middle head restraint is often very stiff.
Cover cushion and guides with Teflon spray.
Gradually pull head restraints out by moving them to the left and right

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