Removing the Central Head Restraint

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Fig 1: Removing Head Restraint

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Lift up the head restraint.
Remove the side piece according to Side Piece .
Remove the button for the head restraint.
Insert a small screwdriver and press out lock spring.
Detach the head restraint by pulling it straight up.