Removing the head restraint on rear left and right

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Removing the rear head restraint

Unclip the trims (1) with the special tool 2 298 505 .

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Operate the locks (1) and remove the head restraint (2) in the arrow direction.

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