52 17 054 Removing and installing/replacing adjusting unit for backrest width adjustment on left or right front seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT .
Remove BOTH REAR PANELS on front seat backrest.
Remove INNER COVER on front seat.
Remove backrest cover for front seat.

Unfasten cable clip (1).

Installation:

Lay cables (3) without kinks.

Disconnect plug connection (2) on drive.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable Clip

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Release rivets (1) on left and right and remove adjusting elements (3).

Release rivets (2) for drive.

Remove complete adjusting unit.

NOTE: Adjusting element (3), cables and drive form a single unit and can only be replaced completely.

Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Elements And Rivets

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