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

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Pull headrest upwards firmly.

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

Fig 1: Removing Front Headrest

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Installation:

Remove rear panel at top.

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

Carry out function check.

Fig 2: Inserting Clip Rods Into Head Restraint Mount

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