Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Special Tools Required
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove head restraint from rear seat. Refer to 52 26 390 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Or Right Rear Head Restraint .
Guide sleeves cannot be removed without being damaged.
Guide sleeves with locks have two retaining lugs.
Insert special tool 52 0 070 into guide hole of sleeve (2) up to upper area of retaining lug.
Feed release tongue of special tool into rear gap on retaining lug (1).
Turn tool to release sleeve (2) and pull out towards top.
On guide sleeves with locks, unlock the second retaining lug with a screwdriver.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.