Removal and installation of head restraint guiderail - ra91001400070x(0070)

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Model 140

Preliminary work:

Head restraint removed

Tensioner on driver's backrest removed (Removal and installation of rear panel on front seat back rest )

Fig 1: Identifying Flexible Shaft, Guide Rail And Retaining Clip

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Fig 2: Removing\Installing Of Head Restraint Guiderail

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Fig 3: Locating Lower Guide Rail Rivet Head

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Fig 4: Drilling Rivet Head

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Rivet head on lower guide rail (arrows)	drill out, or separate with chisel.
Flexible shaft (3) on gearing system and guide rail (1)	remove (arrows) and lead through retaining clip (4) of right-hand guide rail (2).
Guide rail (1 and 2)	pull downwards, whilst unhooking at upper backrest frame and remove.
Reinstall	in opposite order, whilst inserting locking bolt in guide rail (1 and 2) on upper backrest frame and securing at base with pop rivet (dia. 4 mm).