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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove head restraint. See 52 14 390 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraint .
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest. See 52 14 198 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left or right 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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