52 14 392 Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Crash-Active Head Restraint

52 14 392 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Crash-active Headrest







WARNING:
Comply with safety regulations for handling components with gas generators.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crash-active headrest and thereby cause injury.

Switch off the ignition.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect negative battery cable
- Remove rear panel







Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Feed out wiring harness from head restraint height adjustment and foam material.







Lever out retaining clips (1)







Lift out head restraint.

IMPORTANT:
During head restraint removal the guide sleeves are involuntary disengaged.
The bent linkage of the head restraint causes the guide sleeves also to be pulled out in some cases.
Prior to installation of the head restraint, make sure you check the guide sleeves for whether all retaining lugs are correctly locked.