Removing and installing/replacing all guide sleeves for rear head restraints (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 070 

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove HEAD RESTRAINTS  from rear seat

Removal: 

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

Feed release tongue of special tool into rear gap on retaining lug (1).

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

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Installation: 

Install guide sleeves as follows:

1. Guide sleeves with lock
2. Guide sleeves without lock

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install HEAD RESTRAINTS  in rear seat