52 24 388 Removing and installing/replacing rear middle head restraint

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Fold back head restraint (1) and move upwards to max. extent.

Press lock (2) and pull out head restraint.

NOTE: Middle head restraint partially very difficult to move.

Cover upholstery and moisten guides with Teflon spray.

Pull out head restraint in stages by movements on left/right

Fig 1: Identifying Back Head Restraint And Lock

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