52 14 ... Removing and installing/replacing guide for front left or right head restraint

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove rear panel on front seat backrest. Refer to 52 14 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL / ELECTRIC) .

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: Locating Metal Lugs On Seat

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

Fig 2: Removing Head Restraint Guide

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