52 13... Removing and installing/exchanging guide for left or right front seat head restraint

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Special tools required:

52 0 070

Preliminary work needed:

Remove HEAD RESTRAINT

Removal:

Insert special tool 52 0 070 into guide hole of sleeve (2) up to upper area of retaining lug.

Feed in unlocking guide of special tool behind the detent (1).

Turn tool to release sleeve (2) and pull out by lifting upwards.

Fig 1: Releasing Sleeve Using Special Tool

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Installation:

Insert guide (1) from above and engage.

Fig 2: Inserting Head Restraint Guide

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