52 14 ... Removing And Installing/Replacing Guide For Front Left Or Right Head Restraint

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear panel on front seat backrest

Pull backrest cover (1) in direction of arrow over metal lugs (2) and detach.

If necessary, detach backrest cover on both sides from backrest frame.

Fig 1: Pulling Backrest Cover

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Unlock catches (1) and remove guide (2) towards top.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Guide

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