Remove the rear head restraint on the side

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Precondition

Rear seat backrest is folded.

NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.

Version A:
Press the lock (1) and remove the head rest in the direction of the arrow.
Version B:
Unclip the cover (2).

Release the clamp (3) and remove the head rest in the direction of the arrow.
Version C:
Unclip the cover (2).

Press the lock (4) with a suitable tool and remove the head rest in the direction of the arrow.

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Use the appropriate version and remove the head restraint (1) upwards.

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