52 13 ... Removing And Installing/Replacing Guide For Front Left Or Right Head Restraint

Remove rear panel on front seat backrest: 

Basic seat, refer to 52 13 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL/MANUAL)  .

Sports seat, refer to 52 15 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT BACKREST (SPORTS/MANUAL)  .

Guide for head restraint with pushbutton: 

Release catches (1) and (2) and slide guide (3) upwards.

Fig 1: Releasing Catches

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Pull guide (1) out of backrest (2).

Fig 2: Removing Guide

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Installation: 

Catches (1) and (2) on guide (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches On Guide

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Check that pushbutton (4) works properly.

After installing guide (3), make sure it is properly seated.

Guide for head restraint without pushbutton: 

Release catches (1) and slide guide (2) upwards.

Fig 4: Releasing Catches

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Pull guide (1) out of backrest (2).

Fig 5: Removing Guide

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Installation: 

Catch (1) on guide (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Identifying Catch On Guide

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After installing guide (2), make sure it is properly seated.