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52 14 392 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right crash-active headrest

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WARNING: Comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling components with gas generators.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crash-active headrest and thereby cause injury.

Switch off the ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Starting situation: 

Head restraint is in the crash position after being triggered.

A triggered head restraint can be recognized by the padded section which has moved upwards.

Fig 1: Pulling Head Restraint
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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Feed out wiring harness from head restraint height adjustment and foam material.

Fig 2: Locating Plug Connection And Wiring Harness
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Lever out retaining clips (1)

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Clips
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On vehicles from version 04/2010: 

Loosen the retaining screw (1) from the head restraint (2).

Tightening torque: see 12AZ in 52 10 FRONT SEATS

Fig 4: Identifying Head Restraint And Retaining Screw
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Lift out head restraint.

IMPORTANT: During head restraint removal the guide sleeves are involuntary disengaged.
The bent linkage of the head restraint causes the guide sleeves also to be pulled out in some cases.
Prior to installation of the head restraint, make sure you check the guide sleeves for whether all retaining lugs are correctly locked.
Fig 5: Lifting Head Restraint
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