Installing the head restraint

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Carefully guide the head restraint with cable (1) into the front seat (2).

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Clip in the head restraint (1) into the drive (2). The clamps (3) must engage noticeably.
Check the correct fit of the head restraint (1) in the clamps (3).
Connect and lock the plug connection (4) and clip into the cable bracket.

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Check

Check the correct locking of the head restraint by means of a pull-off test.
Pull the head restraint upwards by applying hand force.

Result

« Head restraint cannot be detached.

Measure

Continue with the installation.

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE BACKREST COVERING WITH THE CUSHION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR PANEL ON THE FRONT SEAT BACKREST .