52 13 390 Removing and installing / replacing front headrest (normal/ manual)

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Pull headrest upwards firmly.

If necessary, pull headrest to the uppermost notch upwards and swing to and fro at the same time.

Fig 1: Pulling Headrest Upwards Firmly

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