52 26... Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right head restraint mount (through-loading)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove padding for rear backrest. See 52 26 080 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame for left rear seat (through-loading system) or 52 26 085 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame for right rear seat (through-loading system) .

Left head restraint mount:

Release screws, remove head restraint mount.

Tightening torque: 52 24 2AZ . See 24 REAR SEAT, NORMAL .

Fig 1: Locating Left Head Restraint Mount Screws

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Right head restraint mount:

Release screws, remove head restraint mount.

Tightening torque: 52 24 2AZ . See 24 REAR SEAT, NORMAL .

Fig 2: Locating Right Head Restraint Mount Screws

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