52 17 034 Removing and installing/replacing shaft for head restraint adjustment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT
Remove BOTH REAR PANELS
Remove INNER COVER
Remove ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT SUPPORT

Bend shaft (1) in direction of arrow.

Pull shaft (1) out of gear (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Shaft For Head Restraint Adjustment

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