52 14 392 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right crash-active headrest

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WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crash-active headrest and thereby cause injury.

Switch off the ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
Remove REAR PANEL

Unlock PLUG CONNECTION (1) and disconnect.

Pull out cotter pin (2).

If necessary, cut cable straps.

Fig 1: Locating Cotter Pin

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On vehicles from version 04/2010:

Loosen the retaining screw (1) from the head restraint (2).

Tightening torque 54 10 11AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Head Restraint Retaining Screw

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Lift out head restraint.

Fig 3: Lifting Head Restraint

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