52 13 ... Removing and installing / replacing guide for left or right front seat head restraint

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove backrest lock. Refer to 52 13 405 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING HEAD RESTRAINT PANEL ON DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS (MANUAL / ELECTRIC SEAT ADJUSTMENT) .

Press in retaining tabs (retaining lugs) and remove guide.

Fig 1: Locating Detent Lugs On Guide

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