Headrest Guides

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Removing

-- Press corresponding button in headrest and pull headrest out of backrest.

Only Golf Wagon from MY 10

-- Push the cushion on the headrest guide -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Cushion On Headrest Guide

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-- Push the headrest guide -arrow- all the way using trim removal wedge 3409.

-- Push the button -2- and pull the headrest -1- out of the backrest.

Procedure for all vehicles

CAUTION:

Perform the following steps carefully to reduce the risk of damage to the cover and cushion.

-- Press the backrest cover and cushion down below the headrest guide -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver Or Mandrel To Disengage Retaining Tab

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-- Using a screwdriver or mandrel, release retaining tabs -1- and pull out headrest guide -2-.

Installation

-- Install in reverse order of removal.