52 17 380 Removing and installing / replacing headrest support on left or right front seat (comfort)

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Removing headrest,

refer to 52 17 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINTS (COMFORT)

Remove bottom of rear panel

refer to 52 17 202 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST (LUXURY SEAT)

Remove top of cover from claw-type cover clips.

Fig 1: Removing Top Of Cover From Claw-Type Cover Clips

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Version with multifunction headrest:

If necessary, remove connector.

Installation:

Check function.

The cable must not be under tension.

Fig 2: Removing Connector

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Pull off connectors.

Press cover and support upwards, unfasten screw (1) and pull complete headrest support (2) with semi-circular shell section (3) downwards to remove.

Fig 3: Pulling Complete Headrest Support With Semi-Circular Shell

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Installation:

Attach semi-circular shell section (3) in headrest support (2), install and secure with screw (1).

Fig 4: Attaching Semi-Circular Shell

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