Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove both rear panels.
Remove inner cover.
Remove active head restraint support.
Bend shaft (1) in direction of arrow.
Pull shaft (1) out of gear (2) and remove.
Fig. 99: Pulling Shaft
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GEARING FOR HEAD REST
IMPORTANT: Only repair those cables which show visible signs of damage. In
the event of
visible damage, make sure there is only one cable repair in effect after the
repair work. If no visible damage can be identified, the entire cable must be
replaced. When carrying out repairs to the airbag wiring