Remove/install head restraint on front seat - AR91.16-P-0040CW

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MODEL 204.0 (except 204.077), 204.2 (except 204.277), 204.9

MODEL 211.0, 211.2/6 as of 8/15/07

MODEL 212

MODEL 218

MODEL 219.3 as of 8/14/07

MODEL 463.202/236/237 up to model year 2013 as of model year 2010/model refinement package 2012

MODEL 463.222/270/271/303/340/341 As of model year 2010

MODEL 463.242

MODEL 463.306/336

MODEL 463.346 up to model year 2013 / FACELIFT 2012

Shown on model 204.052, left front seat with code (275) Memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors)

Fig 1: Head Restraint On Front Seat Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.052

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
1	Remove seat-back lining from left or right front seat backrest	MODEL 204.0 (except 204.077), 204.2 (except 204.277), 204.9 MODEL 212, 218	AR91.10-P-1910CW
		MODEL 211.0 as of 7/1/04, 211.2/6 as of 8/15/07 without CODE 842 (Folding front passenger backrest (usable as table)) Passenger seat MODEL 211.0 as of 7/1/04, 211.2/6 as of 8/15/07 Driver seat	AR91.10-P-1910TB
		Remove/install front seat backrest seat-back lining MODEL 219.3 as of 8/14/07	AR91.10-P-1910TX
		Remove/install front seat backrest seat-back lining MODEL 463.222/270/271/303/340/341 As of model year 2010 MODEL 463.202/236/237 up to model year 2013 as of model year 2010,/model refinement package 2012 MODEL 463.306/336/model refinement package 2012	AR91.10-P-1910GP
2	Move front seat backrest toward rear	Adjust front seat backrest toward rear until head restraint (1) can be removed from front seat backrest
3.1	Disconnect battery ground line	MODEL 212, 218 MODEL 204.0 (except 204.077), 204.2 (except 204.277), 204.9
		MODEL 204.0 (except 204.077), 204.2 (except 204.277), 204.9	AR54.10-P-0003CW
		MODEL 212, 218	AR54.10-P-0003EW
3.2	Switch off the ignition and remove the transmitter key from the EIS control unit	MODEL 211 MODEL 219 MODEL 463 On vehicles with code (889) Keyless-Go: Press Keyless-Go start/stop button repeatedly until ignition is switched off. Remove the transmitter key from the vehicle and store it in a location beyond its transmission range (at least 2 meters).
4	Disconnect driver NECK-PRO head restraint electrical connector (X150/1) or front passenger NECK-PRO head restraint electrical connector (X150/2)
5	Unclip head restraint (1) from left and right mount (3) of bracket (4)	MODEL 204.0 (except 204.077), 204.2 (except 204.277), 204.9 with CODE 242 (Electrically adjustable front passenger seat with memory), MODEL 204.0 (except 204.077), 204.2 (except 204.277), 204.9 with CODE 275 (Memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors)), MODEL 212, 218 with CODE 275 (Memory package for electrically adjustable front seats), MODEL 463 Ensure head restraint supports (10) are properly seated in mounts (3) of bracket (4).
6	Route electrical line (5) of head restraint (1) through right mount (3)	Observe routing of electrical line (5).
7	Unhook securing strap (2) of cover from backrest frame (8) and pull cover upwards until spring (6) of head restraint guide (7) is accessible	Do not pull cover too far upward. Otherwise cover can tear at seam.
8.1	Lift spring (6) of left head restraint guide (7), pull out head restraint (1) and route electrical line (5) through the right head restraint guide (7)	MODEL 204.0 (except 204.077), 204.2 (except 204.277), 204.9 without CODE 242 (Electrically adjustable front passenger seat with memory) MODEL 204.0 (except 204.077), 204.2 (except 204.277), 204.9 without CODE 275 (Memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors)) MODEL 212, 218 without CODE 275 (Electrically adjustable front seats memory package) To remove the head restraint (1) the head restraint (1) must be unlocked at the left head restraint guide (7) using the adjustment button.
8.2	Lift spring (6) of left head restraint guide (7) and remove head restraint (1)	MODEL 463
9	Remove head restraint (1)
10	Install in the reverse order