Seat Angle Adjustment Motor, Removing And Installing: Installing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Clean the threaded bolt holes for self-locking nuts, for example using a thread tap.

-- Replace all self-locking bolts.

-- Do not damage bushing -1- when inserting the bolt.

Fig 1: Do Not Damage Bushing Inserted In Bearing Area When Removing Bolt

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION:

The bushings cannot be replaced with workshop materials.
If the bushings are damaged, replace the corresponding components.

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

WARNING:

Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition on. Refer to BATTERY .

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.