52 26... Removing and installing/replacing all guide sleeves for rear head restraints (coupe)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove Head Restraint from rear seat
NOTE:
Guide sleeves cannot be removed without being damaged.
Guide sleeves with locks have two retaining lugs.
Insert special tool 52 0 070 into guide hole of sleeve (2) up to upper area of retaining lug.
Feed release tongue of special tool in to rear gap on retaining lug (1).
Turn tool to release sleeve (2) and pull out towards top.
On guide sleeves with locks, unlock the second retaining lug with a screwdriver.