67 31 572 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for head restraint height adjustment on left or right front seat (comfort seat)
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WARNING:
NOTE AIRBAG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of active head restraint and thereby cause injury.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove BOTH REAR PANELS ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST
- Remove FRONT HEAD RESTRAINT .
- DISCONNECT AND COVER BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Pull backrest cover (1) in direction of arrow over metal lugs (2) and detach.
If necessary, detach backrest cover (1) on both sides from backrest frame.
NOTE:
For purposes of clarity, illustration shows backrest cover removed.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release screw connections (2).
Feed out AKS carrier (3) in direction of arrow and secure against falling out.
Cut through cable tie (1).
Disconnect plug connection (2).
Release screws (3).
Feed drive unit for head restraint height adjustment (4) in direction of arrow out of AKS carrier (5) and remove.
Replacement:
INITIALIZE drive unit for head restraint height adjustment.