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System Components: Notes

The essential components of the crash sensitive head restraint are the following:

The button for adjusting the head restraint releases the mechanical lock preventing the cushion part being pushed backwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Head Restraint And Button For Head Restraint Adjustment
G06896182Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Exploded View Of Crash Sensitive Head Restraint - E60
G06896183Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
INDEX EXPLANATION CHART

Index Explanation
1 Head restraint cushion
2 Spring actuating mechanism
3 Head restraint impact plate
4 Release plate
5 Head restraint frame
6 Pyrotechnic actuator holder
7 Head restraint bar
8 Pyrotechnic actuator
9 Linkage with catches for head restraint adjustment
10 Button for head restraint adjustment
11 Head restraint actuating mechanism
Fig 3: Exploded View Of Multifunction Seat Crash Sensitive Head Restraint - E60
G06896184Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
INDEX EXPLANATION CHART

Index Explanation
1 Head restraint cushion
2 Head restraint impact plate
3 Spring actuating mechanism
4 Release plate
5 Head restraint frame
6 Pyrotechnic actuator holder
7 Head restraint bar
8 Pyrotechnic actuator
9 Head restraint actuating mechanism