67 31 570 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for head restraint height adjustment on left or right front seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CRASH-ACTIVE HEADREST

Pull backrest cover (1) in direction of arrow from sheet metal tabs (2).

Detach backrest cover (1) on both sides from backrest frame.

Lift cover with padding (1) in upper area over backrest frame.

Fig 1: Pulling Backrest Cover From Sheet Metal Tabs

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: see 3AZ in 67 31 DRIVE, SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Feed out drive unit for head restraint height adjustment (3) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Head Restraint Height Adjustment Drive

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NOTE:

Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE