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Removing and installing head restraint guide without and with release button
Removing and installing head restraint guide without and with release button
Removing
  WARNING
t  Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
t  Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar.
–  Switch on ignition.
–  With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove front seat:
t  Standard seat and sports seat (with manual adjustment) → Chapter „Removing and installing front standard seat (with manual adjustment)“.
–  Attach front seat to seat repair stand -VAS 6136- → Chapter.
–  Remove backrest cover panel:
t  Two-piece backrest cover panel → Chapter „Removing and installing backrest cover panel“
t  One-piece backrest cover panel → Chapter „Removing and installing backrest cover panel“
–  Remove head restraint → Chapter.
–  Remove cover with padding → Chapter.
   
Head restraint guide without release button:
–  Press retaining tabs -arrows- on head restraint guide -1- towards centre of head restraint guide.
–  Keep retaining tabs pressed.
–  Lift head restraint guide out of backrest frame -2-.
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Head restraint guide with release button:
–  Press retaining tabs -arrows- on head restraint guide -1- towards centre of head restraint guide.
–  Keep retaining tabs pressed.
–  Lift head restraint guide out of backrest frame -2-.
Installing
  WARNING
t  Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
t  Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
  A72-10682
Head restraint guide without release button:
  Note
t  When inserting head restraint guide -1-, observe correct positioning of lug -3- at backrest frame -2-.
t  Make sure retaining tabs -arrows- engage properly with backrest frame.
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Head restraint guide with release button:
  Note
t  When inserting head restraint guide -1-, observe correct positioning of lug -3- at backrest frame -2-.
t  Make sure retaining tabs -arrows- engage properly with backrest frame.
Head restraint guide without and with release button (continued)
  Note
Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
  WARNING
The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery.
–  With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
  Note
If the airbag warning lamp -K75- indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory → Vehicle diagnostic tester.
  A72-10682

Overview of electrical and electronic components > < Removing and installing head restraint with slide-in locking mechanism