52 14 392 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right crash-active headrest (from 09/08) (convertible)

Switch off the ignition!

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Move head restraint towards top
• Remove BELT GUIDE 
• Remove RELEASE HANDLE COVER 

Unlock PLUG CONNECTION for crash-active headrest and disconnect.

Fig 1: Unlocking Connector

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Unclip cover (1) immediately with plastic wedge and partially detach with head restraint.

Fig 2: Unclipping Cover Using Plastic Wedge

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Feed out plug connection between backrest frame and tower trim.

Fig 3: Feeding Out Plug Connection Between Backrest Frame And Tower Trim

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Release and remove both clips.

Fig 4: Identifying Clips

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If necessary, shorten upper clip mount.

Residual height of 3 mm permitted.

Fig 5: Identifying Clip Mount

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Measure position for new cable strap (1).

A. 110 - 115 mm

Fig 6: Measuring Position For New Cable Strap

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Note new cable routing.

Cable is secured only at lower clip mount.

Fasten cable to lower clip mount (1) to measured length with cable strap.

Check whether slide is closed.

Fig 7: Identifying Clip Mount

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Feed in connector and pull cable downwards through tower trim.

Fig 8: Feeding In Connector And Pulling Cable Downwards Through Tower Trim

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1. Feed lower cover at an angle into ring cover.

2. Clip in complete cover from top downwards.

Fig 9: Feeding Lower Cover At Angle Into Ring Cover And Clipping-In Complete Cover From Top Downwards

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Installation note: 

Retighten cable (1) and lock plug connection.

Keep contact surface clear for belt guide.

Fig 10: Identifying Cable

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