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Deployed Active Headrest, Checking for Damage







Deployed Active Headrest, Checking for Damage

Procedure






- Read the number of times the active headrests have deployed in "Guided Fault Finding" or in "Guided Functions" Vehicle diagnostic tester.

- Check the back of the active headrest for cracks or breaks in the brackets and on the base plate - arrows -.

- Check a deployed active headrest from underneath for cracks or breaks in the braces - arrows -.






- See if there is a visible gap - arrow - between the cushion and the back of the headrest after the active headrest has been activated.






- Move the active headrest all the way up and all the down after activating it.

- Replace an active headrest when:

Cracks or breaks have been found.

There is a visible gap between the cushion and the back of the headrest after it has been activated.

The counter has reached 25.

The headrest cannot move any longer because it rods have gotten bent or are damaged.

- Replace the active headrest. Refer to => [ Power Headrests ] Power Headrests.