52 24 390 Removing and installing or replacing left or right rear headrest

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Move headrest up as far as possible.

Press lightly against guides in forward and backward direction and pull out in upward direction.

Fig 1: Pressing Lightly Against Guides In Forward & Backward

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Twist and pull out guides.

Installation:

Notches must face each other.

Fig 2: Twisting & Pull Out Guides

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