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52 14 380 Removing and installing/replacing head restraint support on front seat (normal/electric), left or right

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Remove rear panel on front seat backrest,

refer to 52 13 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL/MANUAL)  .

Move head restraint downwards to max. extent.

Remove front head restraint,

refer to 52 14 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINTS (STANDARD/ELECTRIC)  .

Snap out head restraint support (1) to left and remove downwards.

Fig 1: Snap Out Head Restraint Support
G03154106Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove head restraint support (2).

Installation 

  1. Locks (3) and guide (4) must not be damaged.
Fig 2: Removing Head Restraint Support
G03154107Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation 

  1. Guide (1) and supports (2) on backrest frame (3) must not be damaged.
Fig 3: Identifying Guide And Supports
G03154108Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.