67 31 530 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for backrest angle adjustment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat . See SEATS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest . See SEATS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
Remove covers on front seat . See SEATS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .

Unhook backrest cover (1) on left and right on backrest frame (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Cover On Backrest Frame

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Remove metal retaining ring (1) on left and right in direction of arrow from drive rod (2).

Installation:

Always replace metal retaining ring (1).

Make sure metal retaining ring (1) is correctly seated.

Unscrew bolt (3).

Disconnect plug connection (4).

Fig 2: Removing Metal Retaining Ring From Drive Rod

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Pull out drive rod (1) until drive unit for backrest angle adjustment (2) is free.

Installation:

Make sure drive rod (1) is correctly seated in drive unit for backrest angle adjustment (2).

Feed drive unit for backrest angle adjustment (2) out of backrest frame (3) and remove.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Drive Rod

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Replacement:

Initialize drive unit for backrest angle adjustment.