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2.3 Removing head restraint guides with
backrest in position
Note
For greater clarity, the head restraint guide -1- has been removed
in the illustration.
♦ Removing
– Insert an upholstery needle or screwdriver -3- with a max.
width of 2 mm in the hole -4- (the hole -4- is located opposite
the fastener of the head restraint guide).
– Applying a screwdriver -3- in the direction of arrow -A-, press
the retainer tab -2- in the direction of arrow -B- and pull out the
head restraint guide -1-.
♦ Installing
– Make sure the head restraint guides with buttons are installed
on the left side in the direction of travel.
2.4 Removing head restraint guides with
backrest removed
♦ Removing
– Remove the head restraint ⇒ page 337 .
– Press the padding -3- upwards in arrow direction.
Note
The openings for applying the screwdriver are always to be found
on the outside.
– Use a screwdriver to prise out the head restraint guide -2- up‐
wards through the opening -1-.
– Lift out the head restraint guide -2-.
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