Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Crash-Active Head Restraint (from 09/08)

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Warning!
Read and comply with safety regulations [1][2]Safety Regulations For Handling Components With Gas Generators for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crash-active head restraint and thereby cause injury.

Switch off ignition!






Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead 61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead

- Remove rear panel Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Panel on Left or Right Front Seat Backrest





Starting situation:
Head restraint is in the crash position after being triggered.
A triggered head restraint can be recognized by the padded section which has moved upwards.





Unclip plug connection (1) for crash-active head restraint from holder.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.





Lever out cap (1).





Detach omega clip (1).





Press catch (1) and lift out head restraint (2).