Remove/Install Retaining Clip For Head Restraint In Rear Passenger Compartment - AR91.16-P-1770-03LWX

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MODEL 253.3

Fig 1: Identifying Dismantling Tool (205 589 02 63 00)

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Remove/install

Remove pivot bearing (1) from bearing pin.
Do not tilt pivot bearing (1). Otherwise, the spacer ring may be damaged.
Unclip the cover (3).
Unclip the cover (5).
Do not remove cover (5) from seat belt.

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Unhook cover (2) all the way round using the dismantling tool from the seat backrest frame.
Hook in cover (2) starting at the corners. Press on cover (2) again after fully hooking it in.
Lift off cover (2) with padding far enough from seat backrest frame until the retaining clip (6) can be removed from the head restraint (4).
Remove retaining clip (6).
Observe installation position and ensure retaining clip (6) latches fully into place.
Install in the reverse order.