Guide for head restraint with pushbutton

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Guide for head restraint with pushbutton
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Release catches (1) and (2) and slide guide (3) upwards.

Fig 1: Releasing catches
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Pull guide (1) out of backrest (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Guide Out Of Backrest
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Installation: 

  1. Catches (1) and (2) on guide (3) must not be damaged.
  2. Fig 3: Checking Guide
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  3. Check that pushbutton (4) works properly.
  4. After installing guide (3), make sure it is properly seated.
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