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Headrest Cover







Headrest Cover

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

It is only possible to replace the cover on the headrest with a leather cover. It is not possible to replace a fabric headrest cover because the cover is filled with foam and also serves as the casing for the upholstery.

The headrest support is built into the upholstery. Both components are attached to each other and cannot be separated.

Removing






- Remove the headrests => [ Headrest ] Headrest.

- Press the sides of the upholstery away from the trim - 1 - in the direction of the - arrow -.

- Bend the leg spring - 2 - up slightly using a wide screwdriver.

- Pull the trim up at one side at the same time until it disengages on one side.

- Perform the same step on the other side.

- Remove the trim while bending the leg spring up.

- Open the locking channel - 1 - and - 2 -.






- Remove the cover - 3 - from the support with the upholstery.

Installing






- Install cover - 1 -.

- Position the cover and slide it over the support with upholstery - 2 -.

- Pull the left and right corners of the cover - arrow - over the support with upholstery - 2 -.






- Pull the cover so it is smooth.

- Engage the locking channel - 1 -.

- Bend the leg spring - 2 - up while sliding the trim - 1 - on.






- Hold the leg spring - 2 - open until the trim - 1 - slides over the notches into the locked position.

- Press the trim on firmly until it engages.

- Align the cover - 3 - and pull it so it is smooth.

- Make sure the cover lies on the upholstery without any wrinkles and without seam markings.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.