Replacing both guide sleeves for front left or right head restraint (Convertible)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove HEAD RESTRAINT .
• Remove COVER FOR BACKREST, OUTER .
• Remove COVER FOR BACKREST, INNER .

Detach backrest cover on left and right from metal retainer.

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Unclip soft-top bow (1) on left and right and detach from backrest frame.

Fold backrest cover upwards.

Press latch mechanisms together (A) and at the same time feed out guide sleeve (1) towards top (B).

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