System Components: Notes

2009 BMW X3 StandardSECTION Notes

The essential components of the crash sensitive head restraint are the following:

  • Head restraint bar
  • Head restraint frame
  • Impact plate and head restraint cushion
  • Pyrotechnic actuator
  • Spring actuating mechanism
  • Button for head restraint adjustment

The button for adjusting the head restraint releases the mechanical lock preventing the cushion part being pushed backwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Head Restraint And Button For Head Restraint Adjustment
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