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52 24... Removing and installing/replacing all guide sleeves for rear head restraints

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Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Insert special tool 52 0 070 into guide hole of sleeve (2) up to upper area of retaining lug.

Feed release tongue of special tool into rear gap on retaining lug (1).

Turn tool to release sleeve (2) and pull out by lifting upwards.

Installation: 

Replace faulty sleeves.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Sleeve Using Tool
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