Removing and installing/replacing all guide sleeves for rear head restraints (X2 2018-2023)

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Special tools required:

52 0 070

Remove head restraints from rear seat

Removal:

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.

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Installation:

Install guide sleeves as follows:

Guide sleeves with lock
Guide sleeves without lock

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- Install head restraints in rear seat