52 17 390 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraints (comfort)

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Pull headrest upwards firmly.

Fig 1: Pull Head Restraint Up Firmly

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If necessary, remove rear panel at top and unclip head restraint from mount.

Installation:

Remove rear panel at top, refer to 52 17 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST (LUXURY SEAT) .

Insert head restraint in backrest, then clip rods (1) of head restraint into head restraint mount (2).

Carry out function check.

Fig 2: Inserting Head Restraint In Backrest

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