52 17 380 Removing and installing/replacing head restraint mount on left or right front seat (comfort)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, 2001 BMW X5, and 2000 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove rear panel at top. Refer to 52 17 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST (LUXURY SEAT) or 52 17 202 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST (LUXURY SEAT) .
Remove head restraint. Refer to 52 17 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINTS (COMFORT) .
Unlock connector (1) and remove.
Unlock head restraint mount (2) by gently tapping it to left and remove.
Installation:
Carry out function check.