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

Bend shaft (1) in direction of arrow.

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

Fig 1: Removing Shaft From Gear

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